Duct System of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas definitions Flashcards

Carries bile from the liver to the point where it joins the cystic duct.

Connects the gallbladder to the bile duct, allowing bile to flow in and out.

Transports bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.

Main duct of the pancreas that carries pancreatic juice to the small intestine.

Secondary duct in some individuals, providing an alternate path for pancreatic juice.

The junction where bile and pancreatic ducts meet before entering the small intestine.

Muscle controlling the release of bile and pancreatic juices into the duodenum.

Primary entry point for bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum.

Entry point for the accessory pancreatic duct in some individuals.

First section of the small intestine where bile and pancreatic juices enter.