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Biliary system

Digestive system
Digestive system

Definition

  


Alternative Names

  
Biliary tract; Bile tract

Information

  

The biliary system creates, transports, stores, and releases bile into the duodenum to help in digestion.

The biliary system includes the gallbladder, bile ducts inside the liver, and bile ducts outside the liver.


 
Review Date: 10/13/2006
Reviewd By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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