Branches of the hepatic ________ carry blood from the digestive organs to the hepatic lobules.

Hepatic Portal

Referring to the hepatic portal vein, a blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.

Hepatic Lobules

The functional units of the liver, hexagonal in shape, comprising a central vein surrounded by plates of liver cells (hepatocytes) involved in metabolic, detoxification, and secretory functions.

Digestive Organs

Structures involved in the process of digestion, including the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.