Gallbladder: anatomy, functions

What is bile? Bile is a yellow to dark green liquid that consists of around 80 percent water. The remaining 20 percent or so consists mainly of bile acids, but also of other substances such as phospholipids (such as lecithin), enzymes, cholesterol, hormones, electrolytes, glycoproteins (proteins with a carbohydrate content) and waste products. It also … Gallbladder: anatomy, functions