Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Practice Exam

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The organ that is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the?

Pancreas
Stomach
Gallbladder
Liver

The correct answer is: Pancreas

The pancreas is the organ connected by a duct to the duodenum. It plays a critical role in digestion by releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine through the pancreatic duct. These enzymes are essential for breaking down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, facilitating the absorption of nutrients. Additionally, the pancreas has an endocrine function, producing hormones such as insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar levels. While the gallbladder and liver also interact with the duodenum, they do so primarily through bile, which is essential for fat digestion, but the direct connection of the pancreas via the pancreatic duct specifically allows for the enzymatic breakdown of the macronutrients that are initially present in the chyme entering the duodenum from the stomach.