The ingestion of a meal high in fat content would cause which of the following to occur?
A) Severe indigestion would occur, caused by the lack of sufficient digestive enzymes.
B) This type of food would cause secretion of gastrin to cease, causing digestive upset.
C) Bile would be released from the gallbladder to emulsify the fat in the duodenum.
D) The acid secretions from the stomach would be sufficient to digest this food.

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When a meal high in fat content is ingested, bile is released from the gallbladder to emulsify the fat in the duodenum. Bile contains bile salts that help in the breakdown of fats, making them easier to digest and absorb. Without the presence of sufficient bile, the digestion of fat may be incomplete, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort and malabsorption of nutrients.

The Ingestion of a Meal High in Fat Content Would