Gallstones result when the gallbladder
A) doesn't function at all.
B) removes too much water from bile.
C) converts bile into crystallized calcium propionate.
D) fills with dead hepatocytes.

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Gallstones form when the bile in the gallbladder becomes too concentrated due to excess water being removed, leading to the formation of solid particles, such as cholesterol or bilirubin, that can become lodged in the bile ducts. A, C, and D are not accurate statements concerning the formation of gallstones.

Gallstones Result When the Gallbladder