Anatomy and Physiology II Practice Test

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What is the name of the duct that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct?

Cystic duct
Hepatic duct
Pancreatic duct
Thoracic duct

The correct answer is: Cystic duct

The duct that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct is called the cystic duct. This structure plays a crucial role in the biliary system, facilitating the flow of bile. When bile is needed for digestion, the gallbladder contracts, sending bile through the cystic duct into the common bile duct, which then delivers it to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Understanding the anatomy of the biliary system is key in grasping how bile is stored and released. The cystic duct specifically is essential for the functioning of the gallbladder since it allows bile to exit the gallbladder and enter the digestive tract when necessary. It is distinct from other ducts in the biliary system, which have different functions: the hepatic duct carries bile from the liver, the pancreatic duct transports digestive enzymes from the pancreas, and the thoracic duct is part of the lymphatic system, not related to bile.