Questions: Question 24 Which of the following is true regarding bile? A The liver produces bile (B) Gallstones can develop within the gallbladder due to decreased levels of cholesterol or bile salts in the bile (C) Bile is concentrated by the pancreas D Bile is needed to assist in the chemically digestion of fiber

The answer is the first one (A): The liver produces bile.

Explanation for each option: A. The liver produces bile - This is correct. The liver is responsible for producing bile, which is then stored in the gallbladder. B. Gallstones can develop within the gallbladder due to decreased levels of cholesterol or bile salts in the bile - This is incorrect. Gallstones typically form due to increased levels of cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile, not decreased levels. C. Bile is concentrated by the pancreas - This is incorrect. Bile is concentrated in the gallbladder, not the pancreas. D. Bile is needed to assist in the chemically digestion of fiber - This is incorrect. Bile aids in the digestion and absorption of fats, not fiber.

Summary: The correct statement regarding bile is that the liver produces bile.