Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Portal System

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a portal system?

• A)The portal system allows enough pressure to be generated to close the foramen ovale in the fetal heart.
• B)Blood flows from one capillary bed to another, bypassing general circulation.
• C)Blood flows in one direction throughout the circulatory system.
• D)The portal system is the same as parallel flow.
• E)The portal system refers to ports located in the veins (which does not allow for the backflow of blood).

---

Definitions:

Lawful

pertains to that which is in accordance with the law; legal and legitimate.

ABC Construction

Implies a generic name for a construction company and does not denote any particular entity unless specifically referenced.

XYZ Subcontractor

A generic term for a secondary contractor hired by the main contractor to perform specific tasks or duties in a larger project.

Mining Company

A business enterprise involved in the extraction of minerals, metals, or other geological materials from the earth's surface or subsurface.