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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Organ Systems
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The hepatic portal vein carries blood toward which structure?
A
Kidney
B
Lungs
C
Heart
D
Liver
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Understand the function of the hepatic portal vein: It is a blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver for processing.
Recall the role of the liver in the circulatory system: The liver processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, and produces important proteins for blood clotting.
Eliminate incorrect options: The kidney is part of the urinary system, the lungs are part of the respiratory system, and the heart pumps blood throughout the body but is not directly connected to the hepatic portal vein.
Identify the correct structure: The hepatic portal vein specifically transports blood to the liver, not to the kidney, lungs, or heart.
Conclude that the correct answer is the liver, as it is the organ that receives blood from the hepatic portal vein for metabolic processing.
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