Anatomy and Physiology II Practice Test

The common bile duct is formed by the union of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct. The common hepatic duct carries bile from the liver, while the cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct. When these two ducts join, they create the common bile duct, which then transports bile to the duodenum to aid in digestion, particularly for fats.

Understanding this connection is crucial for comprehending the pathway of bile flow within the digestive system. Other options do not accurately describe the anatomy involved; for instance, the pancreatic duct relates to the transport of digestive enzymes rather than bile, and the hepatic artery provides blood supply rather than contributing to the formation of the common bile duct.