The ________ is formed by the union of the inferior mesenteric vein and veins from the spleen, the lateral border of the stomach, and the pancreas.
A) gastric vein
B) cystic vein
C) superior mesenteric vein
D) pancreatic duodenal vein
E) splenic vein

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The splenic vein receives blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and inferior mesenteric vein, which drains the distal part of the large intestine. Together they form the splenic vein, which then joins the superior mesenteric vein to form the hepatic portal vein. The other options listed do not accurately describe the formation of the hepatic portal vein.

The ________ Is Formed by the Union of the Inferior