2.30 understand that bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder, and understand the role of bile in neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying lipids

Bile is made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder:

Functions:

1.      Emulsification: Helps digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids, which can be taken into the body by the digestive track

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2.      Neutralization: IS alkaline and act as to neutralize the stomach acid in the small intestine, providing a more optimal environment for the pancreatic enzymes.