Biliary tract

Question 1

Function of the biliary tree

Answer 1

To transport bile

Question 2

Components of the biliary tree

Answer 2

R and L hepatic ducts
Form the common hepatic duct
Common hepatic duct unites with cystic duct
This forms CBD

Question 3

Where does the CBD drain to?

Answer 3

2nd part of the duodenum

along with the main pancreatic duct

Question 4

Biliary tree obstruction - causes

Answer 4

Gallstones

Carcinoma of the head of the pancreas

Question 5

Biliary tree obstruction - what happens

Answer 5

Bile backs up in the liver and bloodstream

Question 6

What is the function of bile?

Answer 6

Important in the digestion and absorption of fats

Question 7

What happens to bile during a meal?

Answer 7

Chyme in duodenum stimulates GB to contract and spurt bile into duodenum (via biliary tree)