The Common Bile Duct

Question

The common bile duct
A) receives bile from the portal vein.
B) empties directly into the duodenum.
C) pumps bile into the main pancreatic duct.
D) delivers bile to the portal vein.

Accepted Answer

The common bile duct empties directly into the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. It does not receive bile from the portal vein, pump bile into the main pancreatic duct, or deliver bile to the portal vein.