Interlobular bile ducts
Interlobular Bile Ducts
Interlobular bile ducts (pronunciation: in-ter-LOB-yuh-lar bile duhkts) are small ducts located within the liver that transport bile from hepatocytes to larger bile ducts, eventually leading to the gallbladder.
Etymology
The term "interlobular bile ducts" is derived from the Latin words "inter" meaning between, "lobus" meaning lobe, and "ductus" meaning a leading. Thus, the term refers to the ducts leading between the lobes of the liver.
Function
Interlobular bile ducts play a crucial role in the transport of bile, a fluid produced by the liver to aid in the digestion of fats. These ducts collect bile from hepatocytes, the primary cells of the liver, and transport it to larger ducts known as intrahepatic bile ducts. From there, bile continues its journey to the gallbladder, where it is stored until needed for digestion.
Related Terms
- Hepatocytes: The primary cells of the liver that produce bile.
- Intrahepatic bile ducts: Larger ducts within the liver that receive bile from the interlobular bile ducts.
- Gallbladder: A small organ that stores bile produced by the liver until it is needed for digestion.
- Bile: A fluid produced by the liver that aids in the digestion of fats.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interlobular bile ducts
- Wikipedia's article - Interlobular bile ducts
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