2. Bile is a digestive juice in our body. Which of the following statements about bile is correct?
a. It is produced by the gall bladder.
b. It contains an enzyme that digests fat.
c. It helps break down fat into droplets.
d. It stimulates peristaltic movement of the small intestine.
Answer (2)
The correct statement about bile is that it helps break down fat into droplets (option c). Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, playing a key role in fat digestion. However, it does not contain digestive enzymes nor directly stimulate peristaltic movement.
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Bile is a digestive juice produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Its primary function is to aid in the digestion of fats in the small intestine.
Let's evaluate each statement to determine which is correct:
It is produced by the gall bladder. - This statement is incorrect. Bile is produced by the liver, not the gall bladder. The gall bladder only stores and concentrates bile.
It contains an enzyme that digests fat. - This statement is incorrect. Bile does not contain enzymes that digest fats. Instead, it contains bile salts that help emulsify fats.
It helps break down fat into droplets. - This statement is correct. Bile contains bile salts that emulsify large fat globules, breaking them down into smaller droplets, making it easier for enzymes to further digest the fat.
It stimulates peristaltic movement of the small intestine. - While bile does have some role in stimulating the intestines, its primary function is not the stimulation of peristaltic movement, but rather emulsifying fats.
Therefore, the correct statement about bile is:
c. It helps break down fat into droplets.
