The Duodenal Ampulla Receives Secretions from The

Question

The duodenal ampulla receives secretions from the
A) duodenum and the jejunum.
B) duodenum and the pylorus.
C) bile duct and the pancreatic duct.
D) duodenum and the pancreatic duct.
E) duodenum and the bile duct.

Accepted Answer

The duodenal ampulla (also known as the Ampulla of Vater) is the location where the bile duct and the pancreatic duct both empty into the duodenum. Therefore, the correct answer is C – the bile duct and the pancreatic duct.