All of the following are correct about blood flow through the liver lobule EXCEPT
A) nutrient-rich blood is brought to the liver by the hepatic portal vein
B) oxygen-rich blood is brought to the liver by the hepatic artery
C) venous blood is carried away from the liver by the hepatic portal vein
D) the hepatic vein takes blood from the liver to the IVC
E) the hepatic portal vein carries blood from the spleen and intestines to the liver

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hepatic portal vein does not carry venous blood away from the liver; instead, it brings nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver. The hepatic veins are responsible for carrying blood away from the liver towards the inferior vena cava (IVC).

All of the Following Are Correct About Blood Flow Through