Question on: JAMB Biology - 2021
The blood vessel which carries blood from the alimentary canal to the liver is the?
A
hepatic artery
B
hepatic vein
C
hepatic portal vein
D
mesenteric artery
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Correct Option: C
The portal vein or hepatic portal vein (HPV) is a blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver.
This blood contains nutrients and toxins extracted from digested contents.
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