The Correct Sequence of Veins Taking Blood from the Small

The correct sequence of veins taking blood from the small intestine to the IVC is which of the following?

A) inferior mesenteric, hepatic vein, liver, hepatic portal vein, IVC
B) inferior mesenteric, hepatic portal, liver, hepatic vein, IVC
C) superior mesenteric, hepatic vein, liver, hepatic portal vein, IVC
D) superior mesenteric, hepatic portal, liver, hepatic vein, IVC
E) superior mesenteric, liver, hepatic portal, hepatic vein, IVC