Asked by Tyler Short on Jun 09, 2024
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Bile produced in the liver is transported to the gallbladder for storage via the ________.
A) common bile duct
B) common hepatic duct
C) falciform ligament
D) pancreatic duct
Common Bile Duct
A duct that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum, part of the digestive system.
Common Hepatic Duct
A duct in the liver through which bile passes from the liver to the gallbladder and to the duodenum.
Falciform Ligament
A ligament that attaches the liver to the front wall of the abdomen and the diaphragm, separating the liver's left and right lobes.
- Comprehend the pathway and role of bile in digestion.
Verified Answer
AE
ajavon edmondsJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The common hepatic duct carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder for storage. The common bile duct carries bile from both the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. The falciform ligament is a thin, sheet-like ligament that attaches the liver to the abdominal wall. The pancreatic duct carries pancreatic juice from the pancreas into the small intestine.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the pathway and role of bile in digestion.