Gallstones may block the flow of bile from the gallbladder by becoming lodged in the:
A)accessory pancreatic duct.
B)hepatic portal vein.
C)common hepatic duct.
D)cystic duct.

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The cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct, which carries bile to the small intestine. Gallstones can become lodged in the cystic duct, blocking the flow of bile and causing pain or other symptoms.

Gallstones May Block the Flow of Bile from the Gallbladder