What is the primary function of a portal vein?
The Hepatic Portal System EXPLAINED!

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To connect two capillary systems
To supply blood to the brain
To transport oxygenated blood
To drain blood into the heart
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which nutrients are absorbed in the jejunum of the small intestine?
Proteins and fats
Water and electrolytes
Amino acids and simple sugars
Vitamins and minerals
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the hepatic portal vein in nutrient processing?
It stores nutrients for future use
It converts nutrients into energy
It transports nutrients directly to the heart
It processes and detoxifies nutrients in the liver
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which vein is responsible for draining the contents of the small intestine?
Hepatic vein
Splenic vein
Inferior mesenteric vein
Superior mesenteric vein
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the right gastroepiploic vein drain?
The liver
The inferior part of the stomach
The spleen
The pancreas
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which vein drains the descending colon?
Inferior mesenteric vein
Hepatic portal vein
Splenic vein
Superior mesenteric vein
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the spleen in the hepatic portal system?
To absorb nutrients
To store nutrients
To produce red blood cells
To degrade old blood cells and bacteria
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