What organ is removed when performing a cholecystectomy?
a. Colon
b. Gallstones
c. Pancreas
d. Gallbladder
ANS: D
Gallbladder disease is cured by the removal of the gallbladder. It relieves gastrointestinal distress in patients with acute or chronic cholecystitis (with or without gallstones) or recurrent sepsis.
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