The GALLBLADDER is a rather simple organ of the body.

It is located just below the liver .

Its main function is act as a storage facility of bile until it is needed.

The gallbladder can also be helpful in the digestion process.

Bile is than released when food entering the digestive triggers a release of bile to help with digestion.

Production of bile occurs in the liver

About 50mL of bile can be stored in the gallbladder

One of the triggers is Cholecystokinin (CCK) which allows for digestion of fat and protein

It is secreted from the intestines and specifically the duodenum.

The cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the heptaic duct and than onto the common bile duct.

The removal of the gallbladder rarely causes any concern or problems for the individual.

Removal of gallbladder is referred to as cholecystectomy.