ABD I Week 4 Biliary System Quiz

Which duct connects the gall bladder to the common bile duct?

• Cystic duct

• Pancreatic duct

• Right hepatic duct

• Left hepatic duct

Answer explanation

The cystic duct connects the gall bladder to the common bile duct, allowing bile to flow from the gall bladder into the bile duct for digestion. The other ducts listed do not serve this specific connection.

What is the role of the pancreatic duct ?

• Transports bile to the small intestine

• Transports enzymes to the small intestine

• Transports bile to the pancreas

• Transports enzymes to the liver

Answer explanation

The pancreatic duct transports digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas to the small intestine, where they aid in the digestion of food. This makes 'transports enzymes to the small intestine' the correct choice.

What is the function of the gallbladder in the human body?

• Produces bile

• Stores bile

• Filters blood

• Produces insulin

Answer explanation

The gallbladder's primary function is to store bile, which is produced by the liver. Bile aids in the digestion of fats. The other options, such as producing bile or insulin, are functions of the liver and pancreas, respectively.

Where is bile produced in the body?

• Gallbladder

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Stomach

Answer explanation

Bile is produced in the liver, which plays a crucial role in digestion by breaking down fats. The gallbladder stores bile, while the pancreas and stomach have different functions in digestion.

What is the role of the segmental ducts in the biliary system?

• Store bile

• Transport bile from liver segments

• Connect gallbladder to liver

• Produce bile

Answer explanation

The segmental ducts play a crucial role in the biliary system by transporting bile from the liver segments to the larger bile ducts, facilitating the flow of bile necessary for digestion.

Which duct merges with the common bile duct?

• Left hepatic duct

• Cystic duct

• Segmental duct

• Right hepatic duct

Answer explanation

The cystic duct merges with the common bile duct to transport bile from the gallbladder. The left and right hepatic ducts drain bile from the liver but do not merge with the common bile duct.

Which duct is not part of the biliary system?

• Cystic duct

• Common bile duct

• Pancreatic duct

• Left hepatic duct

Answer explanation

The pancreatic duct is not part of the biliary system; it carries digestive enzymes from the pancreas. The cystic duct, common bile duct, and left hepatic duct are all components of the biliary system.

What is the function of the cystic duct?

• Connects the liver to the gallbladder

• Transports bile from the gallbladder

• Produces bile

• Filters blood

Answer explanation

The cystic duct's primary function is to transport bile from the gallbladder to the common bile duct, facilitating the flow of bile into the small intestine for digestion.

Which duct is responsible for carrying bile from the liver to the gallbladder?

• Common bile duct

• Cystic duct

• Left hepatic duct

• Right hepatic duct

Answer explanation

The cystic duct is responsible for transporting bile from the liver to the gallbladder for storage. The common bile duct carries bile to the duodenum, while the left and right hepatic ducts transport bile from the liver.

Which part of the diagram is responsible for transporting bile?

• CBD

• Portal Vein

• Hepatic Artery

• GB

Answer explanation

The CBD, or common bile duct, is responsible for transporting bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum. The other options, such as the portal vein and hepatic artery, are involved in blood flow, not bile transport.