Bile
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- Bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It helps the body to digest fats.
- Bile is supposed to retain all of its chemicals in solution, but commonly one of them crystallizes and forms sand.
- Bile is yellowish-green-brown alkaline fluid which is excreted into the small intestine, where it helps to break down fats.
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