Which duct merges with the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct?

A) falciform ligament
B) cystic duct
C) pancreatic duct
D) parotid duct


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

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