Which organ stores bile before it is released into the small intestine?

• A. Liver
• B. Gallbladder
• C. Stomach
• D. Pancreas

Answer: (B)

Bile storage happens in the gallbladder. The liver continually makes bile, and that bile is stored and concentrated in the gallbladder until it’s needed. When fatty food reaches the small intestine, a signal prompts the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the digestive tract to help break down fats. This storage role is why the gallbladder is the correct answer: the liver makes bile, but it does not store it; the stomach handles food storage and initial digestion; the pancreas produces digestive enzymes, not bile storage.