what is oddi
The sphincter of Oddi (SO) is a muscular valve found at the end of the bile and pancreatic ducts where they connect to the duodenum of the small intestine. The SO's main job is to regulate the flow of bile and pancreatic juices into the small intestine. These juices are important for the process of digestion. Bile is stored in the gallbladder for the digestion of fat, The pancreas secretes enzymes for the breakdown of protein, carbohydrates as well as fat.