Which blood vessel carries nutrient-rich blood from most of the digestive tract to the liver for processing?
Correct answer: A. Hepatic portal vein
- A. Hepatic portal vein
- B. Hepatic artery
- C. Inferior vena cava
- D. Pulmonary vein
Explanation
The hepatic portal vein carries absorbed nutrients from the stomach and intestines to the liver for processing and storage. The hepatic artery supplies oxygenated blood to the liver, while the inferior vena cava carries blood toward the heart.
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The digestive system covers the structure and functions of the alimentary canal from mouth to anus, along with the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. It explains mechanical and chemical digestion, the action of major enzymes, absorption through intestinal villi, and how digestion differs from absorption and assimilation.
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