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Gallbladder  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A storage reservoir for BILE secretion. Gallbladder allows the delivery of bile acids at a high concentration and in a controlled manner, via the CYSTIC DUCT to the DUODENUM, for degradation of dietary lipid.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XN5RPQZW-P

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