Bile: Understanding Liver Secretion and its Role in Digestion

The liquid secreted by the liver is called bile. Bile is a greenish-yellow fluid that helps to digest fats. It is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. When you eat a fatty meal, the gallbladder contracts and releases bile into the small intestine. Bile helps to break down fats into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.