The cystic duct and the common hepatic duct merge to form the _____,which empties into the duodenum.
A)gallbladder
B)hepatic portal vein
C)common bile duct
D)main pancreatic duct

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The cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the common hepatic duct, which carries bile from the liver. The cystic duct and the common hepatic duct merge to form the common bile duct, which empties into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. The gallbladder (choice A) is connected to the common hepatic duct, but it is not part of the duct that empties into the duodenum. The hepatic portal vein (choice B) is a separate structure that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver. The main pancreatic duct (choice D) carries pancreatic enzymes and bicarbonate to the duodenum, but it is not directly related to the bile ducts.

The Cystic Duct and the Common Hepatic Duct Merge to Form