According to the national institute of health, different diseases can block the bile ducts and cause a problem with the flow of bile. gallstones are one of the most common causes of blocked bile ducts. blocked bile ducts may also result from infection, cancer or internal scar tissue. scarring can block the bile ducts, which can lead to liver failure. based on the passage above, describe how blocked bile ducts would adversely affect digestion. in your answer be sure to describe the path that bile takes after leaving the liver.