Asked by Severine Germer on Jul 13, 2024
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Which duct merges with the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct?
A) pancreatic duct
B) falciform ligament
C) cystic duct
D) parotid duct
Common Hepatic Duct
A duct formed by the convergence of the right and left hepatic ducts that transport bile from the liver to the gallbladder and duodenum.
Cystic Duct
A small duct that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct, allowing bile to flow into and out of the gallbladder.
Pancreatic Duct
A duct connecting the pancreas to the common bile duct to supply pancreatic juices containing digestive enzymes to the small intestine.
- Understand the function and journey of bile within the digestive system.
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Janyia TurnerJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The cystic duct merges with the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct. The pancreatic duct enters the small intestine separately through the major duodenal papilla. The falciform ligament is a thin, sickle-shaped structure that separates the left and right lobes of the liver but does not merge with any ducts. The parotid duct is a duct of the salivary gland and is not related to the biliary system.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function and journey of bile within the digestive system.