Which organ produces bile to break down fats so they can be absorbed and used by the body?
a. Appendix
b. Gallbladder
c. Liver
d. Pancreas
c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The appendix has no known function.
b. Incorrect. The gallbladder stores the bile produced by the liver.
c. Correct. The liver produces bile to break down fats.
d. Incorrect. The pancreas excretes digestive enzymes, but not bile.
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