hepatopancreatic
- a word derived from hepatopancreas.
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The smooth muscle sphincter of the hepatopancreatic ampulla controls the release of pancreatic juice and bile into the small intestine.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The valve-like hepatopancreatic ampulla closes, allowing bile to divert to the gallbladder, where it is concentrated and stored until the next meal.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
