Question

What is the hepatic portal system?

• A. The connection between the digestive tract and kidneys
• B. The connection between the alimentary canal and heart
• C. The connection between the alimentary canal and the brain
• D. The connection between the alimentary canal and the liver

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The connection between the alimentary canal and the liver

• A unique vascular connection exists between the digestive tract and the liver which is called a hepatic portal system.

• The hepatic portal vein carries blood from intestine to the liver before it is delivered to the systemic circulation.