A nurse is providing health education regarding the role of the accessory organs of the digestive system. What is the best explanation by the nurse of the action of bile released by the gallbladder?
A) Breakdown of protein
B) Formation of urea
C) Emulsification of fat
D) Synthesis of immunoglobulin
C
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The nurse needs to explain that the bile released by the gallbladder is involved in the emulsification of fat. Formation of urea and the synthesis of immunoglobulin are functions of the liver. Breakdown of protein is not an action of bile.
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