Bile produced in the liver is transported to the gallbladder for storage via the ________

A) falciform ligament
B) cystic duct
C) common bile duct
D) common hepatic duct
E) pancreatic duct


B
Explanation:
A) The falciform ligament is a delicate membrane that attaches the liver superiorly to the diaphragm and abdominal wall.
C) The cystic duct from the gallbladder merges with the common hepatic duct as the common bile duct, which empties bile into the duodenum.
D) The cystic duct from the gallbladder merges with the common hepatic duct as the common bile duct, which empties bile into the duodenum.
E) The pancreatic duct (duct of Wirsung) transports pancreatic juice, rich in enzymes and buffers, to the duodenum.

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