Chapter 8, Problem 65LE

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the statement “A choledocholithotomy is an incision in the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones”, is true or false.

Introduction:

The main groups of nutrients present in the food are carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and fats. They are digested by specific organs of the digestive system. Among all the digestive organs the maximum absorption occurs at the small intestine. This is because the small intestine has small finger-like projections called villi. These villi functions to increase surface area to allow maximum absorption.