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After consuming a meal high in fat, the _____ releases _______ to aid in digestion.

  • A. stomach, acid
  • B. liver, bile
  • C. pancreas, bicarbonate
  • D. gallbladder, bile
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine to help digest fats. Bile emulsifies fats, breaking them down into smaller droplets for easier digestion. The stomach primarily releases gastric acid, the liver produces bile but stores it in the gallbladder, and the pancreas secretes bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect.