Anatomy of Gallbladder and Biliary Tract

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What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

  • Produces digestive enzymes
  • Stores and releases bile (correct)
  • Absorbs nutrients from digested food
  • Produces bile for fat digestion

Where is the gallbladder located?

  • In the upper right part of the abdomen at the inferior surface of the liver (correct)
  • In the lower left part of the abdomen
  • Behind the pancreas
  • Near the stomach

What shape does the cystic duct take?

  • L shaped
  • S shaped (correct)
  • C shaped
  • Z shaped

Which parts is the gallbladder divided into?

<p>Body, neck, fundus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component helps carry bile from the liver to the small intestine?

<p>Biliary tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Gallbladder Structure

  • The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ with a capacity of 30-50 ml.
  • Located in the upper right part of the abdomen at the inferior surface of the liver.
  • Divided into three parts: fundus, body, and neck.
  • Has an S-shaped cystic duct, approximately 1.5 in length, connecting the neck of the gallbladder to the common hepatic duct.

Biliary Tract

  • A pipe-like system that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine.
  • Also known as the biliary system or biliary tree.

Function of Gallbladder

  • Concentrates and stores bile, which is produced by the liver to aid in fat digestion.
  • Absorbs bile salts, maintaining the bile acid.
  • Excretes cholesterol.

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