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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