The gallbladder ____. 

A. is essential to digestion
B. releases bile in response to the hormone cholecystokinin
C. increases the absorption of fatty acids and cholesterol
D. produces the enzymes amylase and lipase
E. stores vitamins and iron

B. releases bile in response to the hormone cholecystokinin
The gallbladder's only function is to store bile, which it releases in response to the hormone cholecystokinin.

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