What is the role of the gall bladder? What may happen if it stops functioning or is removed?

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(N/A) The gall bladder is a small,sac-like structure connected to the liver that stores and concentrates bile secreted by the liver.
Its primary role is to release concentrated bile into the small intestine during digestion to emulsify fats.
If the gall bladder stops functioning or is removed (cholecystectomy),bile is no longer stored or concentrated; instead,it flows continuously into the intestine.
While the body gradually adapts to this continuous flow,the bile becomes less effective at emulsifying large amounts of fat.
Consequently,individuals who have had their gall bladder removed are advised to follow a low-fat diet to avoid digestive discomfort,as the efficiency of fat digestion is significantly reduced.

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