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The liver and pancreas are connected to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine where most of the chemical digestion occurs.
The liver has hepatic ducts (tubes that direct the secretions) that join with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct that enters the duodenum. The pancreas has it's own pancreatic duct which joins with the common bile duct just before entering the small intestine at a structure called the hepatopancreatic ampulla (also known as the amulla of Vater).
These ducts release the digestive enzymes and bile that allow the duodenum to carry out the majority of chemical digestion and food absorption.
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What is connected to the liver?
the liver is connected to the bile duct. This is a common duct that collects excretions, from both, the liver and the pancreas and tranfers it to the duodenum.
Which is the biggest the pancreas or the liver?
The liver is bigger than the pancreas.
What are the four accessory organs of digestion?
salivary gland, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
What are the five accessory organs of the gastrointestinal system?
Accessory organs include the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas and .
How did hormones travel from pancreas to your liver?
hormones travel from pancreas going to your stomach passes to your liver
What is purpose of liver and pancreas?
the liver produces bile and the pancreas produces enzymes that breakdown food.
What' gland controls blood glucose levels?
Pancreas
Is the pancreas located behind the liver?
No, the pancreas is not located behind the liver. It is more accurately located behind the stomach in the upper left quadrant of the body.
Which organ produces digestive enzymes?
The pancreas is the main digestive enzyme-producing organ in the body.
Would you expect to see strands of connective tissue within the pancreas and liver?
Because blood vessels are embedded in the pancreas and liver
Why would you expect to see strands of connective tissue within the pancreas and liver?
Because blood vessels are embedded in the pancreas and liver
What is above the stomach?
The liver is above the stomach.
