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Which of the following pairs of ducts connect to form the common bile duct?
  1. Hepatic duct and pancreatic duct
  2. Pancreatic duct and accessory pancreatic duct
  3. Cystic duct and common hepatic duct
  4. Accessory pancreatic duct and cystic duct
Explanation
Answer - C - The cystic duct from the gall bladder and the common hepatic duct connect to become the common bile duct, as both organs produce bile. The liver takes over for the gall bladder in the production of bile if the gall bladder is removed.
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