GALLBLADDER

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genes expressing in GALLBLADDER
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Origin: evagination of the wall of the foregut.

Location: postinferior surface of the liver.

Function: concentrates and stores bile.

BILE

Composition and function:

Anatomic features

MUCOSA

Function: fluid and salt absorption.

Composition:

MUSCULARIS EXTERNA

Function: contraction and discharge of concentrated bile into duodenum.

Composition: randomly oriented bundles of smooth muscle cells with numerous collagen and elastic fibers.

ADVENTITIA OR SEROSA

Composition: