You have just consumed a meal very high in fat. As a result, hormonal messages will tell an organ to send _____ in amounts matched to the amount of fat present.

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The organ that will release bile in response to a high-fat meal is the liver. Bile, which is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, helps to emulsify fats in the small intestine, making them easier to digest and absorb. Hormonal messages will signal the liver to release bile into the small intestine in amounts matched to the amount of fat present in the meal. Therefore, the correct answer is A, bile. Bicarbonate is released by the pancreas to neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine, hydrochloric acid is released by the stomach to help break down proteins, and mucus is secreted throughout the digestive tract to lubricate and protect the lining. None of these substances are specifically released in response to a high-fat meal.

You Have Just Consumed a Meal Very High in Fat