The hepatic-portal system describes the arrangement of blood vessels between the liver and the ____.
A)stomach
B)pancreas
C)large intestines
D)small intestines
E)heart

Question

The hepatic-portal system describes the arrangement of blood vessels between the liver and the ____. ​
A)stomach
B)pancreas ​
C)large intestines
D)small intestines
E)heart

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hepatic-portal system includes veins that carry blood from the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and spleen to the liver, bypassing the heart. Therefore, the correct answer is the small intestines which are part of the gastrointestinal tract.

The Hepatic-Portal System Describes the Arrangement of Blood Vessels Between