Why Do Gallstones Form in the Gallbladder

Question

Why do gallstones form in the gallbladder?
A) The gallbladder doesn't function at all.
B) The gallbladder removes too much water from bile.
C) The gallbladder converts bile into crystallized calcium propionate.
D) The gallbladder fills with dead hepatocytes.

Accepted Answer

Gallstones form in the gallbladder when there is too much cholesterol, bile pigments or calcium in the bile, or when the gallbladder is unable to remove enough water from the bile. This leads to the formation of solid crystal-like deposits, which can gradually grow in size and become gallstones.