The ________ Begins with Capillaries in the Abdominal Viscera and Ends

question 218

Multiple Choice

The ________ begins with capillaries in the abdominal viscera and ends with capillaries in the liver.

• A) superior mesenteric system
• B) celiac system
• C) hepatic portal system
• D) hepatic vein
• E) splenic system

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Definitions:

Peri-

A prefix meaning around or surrounding, often used in medical terms.

Prefix

A word, letter, or number placed before another to alter its meaning or to form a new word, such as 'un-' in 'unlikely' or 'bio-' in 'biographical'.

Bilateral

Involving two sides, or affecting both sides of the body.

Two Sides

Typically refers to situations, arguments, or objects that have or can be viewed from two distinct perspectives or aspects.