Which of the following empties directly into the hepatic portal vein

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The superior mesenteric vein drains blood from the small intestine, cecum, ascending colon, and transverse colon, and it directly empties into the hepatic portal vein. The hepatic veins drain the liver and empty into the inferior vena cava, the lumbar veins drain the lower back and spinal cord and empty into the inferior vena cava, and the suprarenal veins drain the adrenal glands and empty into the inferior vena cava. Therefore, C is the correct choice as it is the only one that empties directly into the hepatic portal vein.

Which of the Following Empties Directly into the Hepatic Portal