In the American Court System

question 320

Multiple Choice

In the American court system:

• A) there is a federal system and a similar system of trial and appeals courts in each state
• B) federal court precedents must be followed by state courts
• C) state supreme court decisions may not be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court
• D) none of the three specific choices are correct
• E) all of the three specific choices are correct

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Definitions:

Venules

Small blood vessels that carry blood from the capillaries towards the veins.

Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Mesenteric Vein

A vein that drains blood from the small intestine (and sometimes from the large intestine) into the portal vein of the liver.

Liver

An essential body organ that plays a crucial role in removing toxins, synthesizing proteins, and producing the biochemicals needed for digestion.