Question

The functional duct of pancreas that joins the common bile duct to form the hepato-pancreatic duct is:

• A. Duct of Wirsung
• B. Duct of Rivinus
• C. Duct of Santorini
• D. Wharton's duct

Answer 1

The correct option is A Duct of Wirsung

1. The Duct of Wirsung is the main pancreatic duct; it joins with the common bile duct (ductus choledochus) to form the hepato-pancreatic duct.

2. Duct of Santorini is the accessory pancreatic duct which opens directly into duodenum slightly above the hepato-pancreatic ampulla.
3.Wharton’s duct is the duct of submandibular salivary gland.
4. The Duct of Rivinus is the duct of the sublingual salivary gland.