PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BILIARY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sphincter taht relaxes to allow bile to enter the duodenum is called
A
Sphincter of bile duct
B
Duodenal sphincter
C
Sphincter of Oddi
D
Sphincter of Vater
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sphincter of Oddi is the muscular valve surrounding the exit of the bile duct and pancreatic duct into the duodenum. The sphincter is normally closed, opening only in response to a meal so that digestive juices can enter the duodenum and mix with food for digestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nifedipine has been observed to relax the sphincter of Oddi and to enhance biliary drainage, especially in patients suffering from sphincter of Oddi dyskinesia.

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