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

Duct of Rivinus

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Wharton's duct

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Duct of Wirsung

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Duct of Santorini

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Solution

The correct option is C 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.

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