The gallbladder's only function is to ________.

A. store vitamins and iron
B. produce the enzymes amylase and lipase
C. increase the absorption of fatty acids and cholesterol
D. perform digestion of fat
E. release bile in response to the hormone cholecystokinin


Answer: E

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