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Q430. Consider the following statements with reference to the human body: 1. The common bile duct releases its contents into stomach. 2. The pancreatic duct releases its contents into duodenum. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the human body:

  1. The common bile duct releases its contents into stomach.
  2. The pancreatic duct releases its contents into duodenum. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The common bile duct carries bile from the liver and gallbladder and empties it into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), not into the stomach. Statement 2 is correct: The pancreatic duct joins the common bile duct to form the hepatopancreatic ampulla (ampulla of Vater) and empties digestive enzymes and bicarbonate directly into the duodenum.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2006 (Q430)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2006 GS Paper I Question 430 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2006 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (B): "2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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