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In which part of its course does the bile duct lie in front of the portal vein?
In which part of its course does the bile duct lie in front of the portal vein?
- Second part
- First part (correct)
- Third part
- Fourth part
How long is the bile duct?
How long is the bile duct?
- 4 inches (10 cm) long
- 5 inches (13 cm) long
- 2 inches (5 cm) long
- 3 inches (8 cm) long (correct)
In which structure does the bile duct come into contact with the main pancreatic duct?
In which structure does the bile duct come into contact with the main pancreatic duct?
- Gallbladder
- Duodenum
- Liver
- Pancreas (correct)
Which artery is situated near the bile duct in its second part?
Which artery is situated near the bile duct in its second part?
What is formed by the union of the cystic duct and the bile duct?
What is formed by the union of the cystic duct and the bile duct?
What percentage of the body's lymph is produced by the liver?
What percentage of the body's lymph is produced by the liver?
Where do the efferent lymph vessels from the liver pass through?
Where do the efferent lymph vessels from the liver pass through?
What is the rate of bile secretion by the liver cells?
What is the rate of bile secretion by the liver cells?
What is the function of the gallbladder in the biliary tree?
What is the function of the gallbladder in the biliary tree?
What is the name of the duct formed by the union of the right and left hepatic ducts?
What is the name of the duct formed by the union of the right and left hepatic ducts?
What is the location of the smallest interlobular tributaries of the bile ducts?
What is the location of the smallest interlobular tributaries of the bile ducts?
What is the location of the gallbladder?
What is the location of the gallbladder?
What is the function of the smooth muscle around the distal end of the bile duct and the ampulla?
What is the function of the smooth muscle around the distal end of the bile duct and the ampulla?
What triggers the contraction of the gallbladder?
What triggers the contraction of the gallbladder?
What is the role of bile salts in the intestine?
What is the role of bile salts in the intestine?
What is the function of the mucous membrane in the gallbladder?
What is the function of the mucous membrane in the gallbladder?
What is the name of the hormone released from the duodenal mucosa in response to fatty foods?
What is the name of the hormone released from the duodenal mucosa in response to fatty foods?
What is the main component of cholesterol gallstones?
What is the main component of cholesterol gallstones?
What is the typical color of cholesterol gallstones?
What is the typical color of cholesterol gallstones?
What can happen if the gallbladder does not empty correctly?
What can happen if the gallbladder does not empty correctly?
What is the typical color of pigment gallstones?
What is the typical color of pigment gallstones?
What are the possible symptoms of gallstones?
What are the possible symptoms of gallstones?
What is a possible complication of gallstones?
What is a possible complication of gallstones?
What is the main function of the liver in the body?
What is the main function of the liver in the body?
What is the relationship between the liver and the diaphragm?
What is the relationship between the liver and the diaphragm?
What is the function of the hepatic artery?
What is the function of the hepatic artery?
What is the name of the band that connects the liver to the inferior vena cava?
What is the name of the band that connects the liver to the inferior vena cava?
What is the purpose of the porta hepatis?
What is the purpose of the porta hepatis?
What percentage of oxygen does the portal vein supply to the liver?
What percentage of oxygen does the portal vein supply to the liver?
What is the pressure in the hepatic artery?
What is the pressure in the hepatic artery?
What is the name of the ligament that separates the right and left lobes of the liver?
What is the name of the ligament that separates the right and left lobes of the liver?
What is the function of the central veins in the liver?
What is the function of the central veins in the liver?
What is the percentage of oxygen saturation in the portal vein?
What is the percentage of oxygen saturation in the portal vein?
