Which part of the body secretes bile? Where is bile stored? What is the function of bile?

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(N/A) $1$. The $Liver$ secretes bile.
$2$. Bile is stored in the $Gall \ bladder$.
$3$. Functions of bile:
$(i)$ It makes the acidic food coming from the stomach alkaline so that pancreatic enzymes can act on it.
(ii) Bile salts break down large fat globules into smaller globules, which increases the efficiency of enzyme action (emulsification of fats).

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