Varun got his gall bladder removed surgically as he was diagnosed with stone in his gall bladder. Which of the following problems is Varun most likely to face after surgery?

Options

A. Varun would not be able to digest carbohydrates and proteins properly because gall bladder stores bile which consists of amylase and pepsin enzymes
B. Varun would not be able to digest fats properly because gall bladder stores bile juice which helps in emulsification of fats.
C. Varun would not be able to digest fats properly because gall bladder secretes bile juice which helps in digestion of fats.
D. Varun would not be able to absorb vitamin B and C properly because gall bladder secretes bile which helps in absorption of these vitamins.

Answer

B

Explanation

Gall bladder is an elongated sac-like structure, that stores bile juice secreted by the liver. Bile does not contain enzymes. It plays an important role in the digestion of fats as it emulsifies the fat, so that it can be digested more easily by the digestive juices.