Which Two Vessels Unite to Form the Hepatic Portal Vein

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which two vessels unite to form the hepatic portal vein?

• A)Hepatic and superior mesenteric veins
• B)Superior mesenteric and splenic veins
• C)Splenic and renal veins
• D)Hepatic and splenic veins

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Definitions:

Muscle

Tissues in the body that contract and relax to produce movement, held together by connective tissue and supplied with nerves and blood vessels.

Point Of Insertion

The specific location on the body where a muscle attaches and moves the bone that is closer to the midline or center of the body during contraction.

Skeletal Muscles

Muscles attached to bones that are responsible for voluntary movements and play a key role in posture and body support.

Voluntary

Actions or movements done by choice or decision, not involuntarily or reflexively.