In Humans, There Is a Second Major Growth Spurt After

question 28

Multiple Choice

In humans, there is a second major growth spurt after birth that occurs during

• A)old age.
• B)infancy.
• C)adolescence.
• D)juvenile stage.
• E)conception.

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Definitions:

Hepatic Portal Vein

The hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver for filtering and processing.

Superior Mesenteric Vein

A major vein draining blood from the small intestine, ascending colon, and part of the transverse colon.

Popliteal Vein

A vein located behind the knee that drains blood from the lower leg and transports it back towards the heart.

Saphenous Vein

The longest vein in the body, running along the length of the leg, and often used in coronary artery bypass surgery.