Bile ____.

A) has no effect on digestion
B) helps in the digestion of fats
C) helps in the digestion of carbohydrates
D) helps in the digestion of proteins
E) lowers the pH in the intestine

Bile

Mixture of salts, pigments, and cholesterol produced in the liver, then stored and concentrated in the gallbladder; emulsifies fats when secreted into the small intestine.

Fats

Organic compounds consisting of triglycerides that are insoluble in water and serve as a major energy source for the body.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, that are broken down to release energy in the body, including sugars, starches, and cellulose.