Which organ produces bile that aids in fat digestion?

• A. Liver
• B. Gallbladder
• C. Pancreas
• D. Spleen

Answer: (A)

Bile that aids in fat digestion is produced by the liver. The liver makes bile in its liver cells and sends it through bile ducts to the gallbladder, where it’s stored and concentrated until it’s needed in the small intestine. When fat enters the small intestine, hormones trigger the release of bile to emulsify fats, increasing the surface area for enzymes to work on. The gallbladder’s job is storage, not production, while the pancreas provides digestive enzymes (like lipase) but not bile. The spleen isn’t involved in bile production. So the liver is the source of bile.