Which of the following statements about bile is INCORRECT?
A. It is an aqueous solution containing various dissolved substances excreted by the liver.
B. In addition to digestive enzymes, bile contains salts, lecithin, and cholesterol.
C. Bile salts emulsify fat into small globules, increasing the surface area so that fat can be acted upon more readily.
D. Bile is secreted continually and is concentrated and stored in the gallbladder.
B
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