Correct option is A
The correct answer is Bile.
The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine. Bile helps emulsify fats into smaller droplets for easier digestion by enzymes like lipase.
Option Analysis:
· A) Bile: Correct; produced by liver
· B) Pepsin: A protein-digesting enzyme made in the stomach
· C) Amylase: Breaks down starch; secreted by salivary glands & pancreas
· D) Lipase: Enzyme that digests fats but produced in pancreas
Information Booster
· Bile contains: Bile salts, pigments (bilirubin, biliverdin)
· Bile is alkaline: Neutralizes stomach acid
· Aids in: Fat emulsification, vitamin absorption (A, D, E, K)