George has to have his gallbladder removed. His friend told him he can no longer eat fats because he will no longer produce bile. Is this an accurate description of George's future diet?
A. No; bile is involved in protein digestion only.
B. Yes; the gallbladder is the organ that produces bile.
C. No; the gallbladder only stores the bile that is produced by the liver.
D. Yes; bile must first be stored in the gallbladder before it is functional.
Answer: C
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