Did You Know?
Some people can live without a gallbladder!
What is Bile?
Bile is a juice made by the liver.
Where is the Gallbladder?
The gallbladder is under the liver.
What gallbladder Does
It holds bile from the liver.
It helps digest fat in food.
It sends bile to the small gut.
It is small and shaped like a pear.
It works with the liver and gut.
It helps keep you healthy when you eat.
More About gallbladder
The gallbladder is a small part of our body. It helps us eat food better. When we eat, it gets ready to help. It works with the liver to make sure we digest food well.
When we eat fat, the gallbladder sends bile to help. This makes it easier for our body to use the food. If we do not have a gallbladder, we can still eat, but we might need to be careful with fat.
Some people have their gallbladder taken out. They can still live and be healthy. The gallbladder is small, but it does a big job!
