In the center of a liver lobule there is a
A) hepatic duct.
B) portal area.
C) capillary bed.
D) central vein.
E) portal vein.

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The central vein is found in the center of a liver lobule and collects blood from the capillary bed within the lobule. Therefore, choice D is the best option. Choices A, B, and E all refer to structures found in the portal triad at the periphery of the lobule, while choice C is a general term that could refer to any of the capillaries within the liver.

In the Center of a Liver Lobule There Is a