Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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Multiple Choice

Pancreatic digestive juices are carried by which of the following structures to the small intestine?

Cystic duct

Pancreatic duct

Common bile duct

Hepatic portal vein

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Understand the role of the pancreas in digestion: The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate, which are essential for breaking down food in the small intestine.

Identify the structure responsible for transporting pancreatic juices: The pancreatic duct is the main structure that carries these digestive juices from the pancreas to the small intestine.

Clarify the function of the other options: The cystic duct transports bile from the gallbladder, the common bile duct carries bile to the small intestine, and the hepatic portal vein transports nutrient-rich blood from the digestive tract to the liver.

Recognize the anatomical connection: The pancreatic duct joins the common bile duct at the hepatopancreatic ampulla (also called the ampulla of Vater), which then empties into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.

Conclude the correct answer: Based on the anatomical pathway, the pancreatic duct is the structure that directly carries pancreatic digestive juices to the small intestine.