Which of the following structures would bile produced by the liver not have to pass through to get to the small intestine?
A) cystic duct
B) hepatic duct
C) common bile duct
D) Bile would have to pass through all of these structures.

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Bile produced by the liver is transported out of the liver through the hepatic duct and into the common bile duct. The cystic duct is a small duct that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct, so bile produced by the liver would not pass through the cystic duct.

Which of the Following Structures Would Bile Produced by the Liver