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Is the gallbladder necessary for digestion?
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No: The function of the gallbladder is to store and concentrate the bile that is created by the liver and secreted into your intestines. Its presence is not necessary for digestion.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Semi: Bile is necessary but can still get there without gb in general. The volume and timing may be off!
Answered 11/27/2018
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