Asked by Andrea Rodriguez on Jul 12, 2024
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If the hepatic portal vein was blocked, blood would back up into the
A) inferior vena cava
B) capillaries of the small intestine
C) capillaries of the liver
D) hepatic artery
E) hepatic vein
Hepatic Portal Vein
A blood vein that carries nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver for processing.
Capillaries
The smallest blood vessels in the body's circulatory system, where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues occurs.
Hepatic Artery
The artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver from the heart.
- Gain insight into the anatomy and physiology of digestion.
Verified Answer
IS
ireabdaly segoviaJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the capillaries of the small intestine to the liver for processing before that blood is returned to circulation. If the hepatic portal vein were blocked, blood would back up into the capillaries of the small intestine, causing congestion and potentially damaging the intestinal walls.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the anatomy and physiology of digestion.