ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site gall bladder A pear-shaped organ that lies just below the liver and is attached to the visceral surface of the liver by the cystic duct. The main function of the gall bladder is to store the bile that is secreted by the liver. In the gall bladder, the bile is concentrated by the reabsorption of water from it. When fatty food is digested, the gall bladder contracts, thus delivering bile through the bile ducts to the small intestine where it is able to help dissolve fats. The most common disorder of the gall bladder is gallstones, which are composed of cholesterol crystals or pigment material. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP