Complete each statement about the accessory organs with the appropriate term.

What will be an ideal response?


Bile is necessary for some nutrient digestion and absorption; bile is produced in the liver.

Bile is stored and concentrated in the gallbladder.

The primary nutrient that bile is responsible for digesting and absorbing is fat.

Glucagon and insulin are two hormones that regulate glucose levels and both are produced in the pancreas.

Bicarbonate is a base that neutralizes the acidity of chyme as it moves from the stomach to the small intestine.

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