Blood flow into the liver is via the
A)hepatic vein
B)hepatic portal vein
C)hepatic artery
D)all of the above
E)only b and c

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Blood flows into the liver through the hepatic portal vein and the hepatic artery. The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract, while the hepatic artery supplies oxygenated blood from the heart. The hepatic vein, however, carries blood away from the liver.

Blood Flow into the Liver Is Via the