The __________ deliver(s) nutrient-rich blood from the small intestine to the liver.
A)renal arteries
B)hepatic portal vein
C)abdominal aorta
D)inferior vena cava
E)coronary arteries

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The hepatic portal vein is responsible for carrying nutrients from the small intestine to the liver for processing and distribution throughout the body. The renal arteries deliver oxygenated blood from the kidneys, the abdominal aorta supplies blood to the abdominal organs, the inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart, and the coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle.

The __________ Deliver(s) Nutrient-Rich Blood from the Small Intestine to the Liver