Research Notes on Gall Bladder
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ connected to the liver. The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile. Bile is a digestive liquid continually secreted by the liver. The gallbladder aids in the digestive process.1
Fast Facts:
- The gallbladder stores about 1.7 fluid ounces of bile, which is released when food containing fat enters the digestive tract.2
- Sometimes the substances contained in bile crystallize in the gallbladder, forming gallstones.1
- A patient can have their gallbladder removed surgically with few complications.1
5 Great Resources on Gall Bladder
- Wikipedia: Gallbladder
- Mama's Health: The Human Gallbladder
- Innerbody: Diagram of Human Stomach and Gallbladder
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: The Gallbladder--An Organ You Can Live Without
- Brigham and Women's Hospital: What Is the Gallbladder?
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5 Latest Headlines on Gall Bladder
What is the Anatomy of the Gall Bladder?
- Wikipedia: Gallbladder Anatomy
- Seer: Anatomy of the Liver and Gallbladder
- A.D.A.M (via About.com): Anatomy of the Gallbladder
What is the Histology of the Gall Bladder?
- Gall-Bladder.info: Histology or Structure of the Gall Bladder
- Southern Illinois University : Gall Bladder
- YouTube: Shotgun Histology Gall Bladder
- Histology-World: Gallbladder Histology
What is the Physiology and Function of the Gall Bladder?
- Skye Herbals: What Does The Gall Bladder Do?
- Rhode Island Hospital: The Gallbladder and Gallstones: Anatomy and Physiology Q&A
- Wikipedia: Gallbladder Function
Selected Conditions and Disorders Affecting the Gall Bladder
- Organized Wisdom: Gallstones | Gallbladder Disease | Gall Bladder Symptoms and Diarrhea | Cholelithiasis | Cholangitis | Chronic Cholecystiti
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Gall Bladder
- HealthBoards: Digestive Disorders Message Board
- SteadyHealth: Gallbladder Disease Symptoms
- CNN: Vitamin C May Help Prevent Gallbladder Disease in Women, Study Shows
Foundations and Support Groups on Gall Bladder
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Official Site
- American Gastroenterological Association: Official Site
- Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition: Official Site
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Gall Bladder
- PubMed Central: Articles About the Gallbladder
- JAMA: Scientific and Medical Articles About the Gallbladder
- Google Scholar: Recent Articles About the Gallbladder
Clinical Trials on Gall Bladder
- Clical trials.gov: Clinical Trials About Gallbladder
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trial Listings on Gallbladder
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mama's Health: Gallbladder
- ↑ Wikipedia: Gallbladder
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- Last update: Nov. 11, 2008
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