Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Hepatic Portal System

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the hepatic portal system is FALSE?

• A) It branches off of the inferior vena cava.
• B) Its major vessels are the superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric, and splenic veins.
• C) It carries nutrients, toxins, and microorganisms to the liver for processing.
• D) It consists of a vein connecting two capillary beds together.

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