Asked by mohammed hashayka on Sep 25, 2024
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What is the difference between the hepatic portal vein and the hepatic vein, if any?
A) The hepatic portal vein empties into the inferior vena cava, and the hepatic vein empties into the liver.
B) The hepatic portal vein empties into the liver, and the hepatic vein empties into the inferior vena cava.
C) The hepatic portal vein drains the right side of the liver, and the hepatic vein drains the left side.
D) The hepatic portal vein transports oxygen-rich blood, and the hepatic vein transports oxygen-poor blood.
E) There is no difference; they are alternate names of the same vein.
Hepatic Vein
A vein that drains deoxygenated blood from the liver into the inferior vena cava.
Inferior Vena Cava
A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the right atrium of the heart.
Hepatic Portal Vein
A vein conveying blood to the liver from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and intestines.
- Distinguish between the hepatic portal vein and hepatic vein in terms of their roles and destinations.
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Vandan patelabout 8 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive organs to the liver for processing, while the hepatic vein carries processed blood away from the liver to the inferior vena cava for distribution throughout the body. Therefore, the hepatic portal vein empties into the liver, while the hepatic vein empties into the inferior vena cava.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the hepatic portal vein and hepatic vein in terms of their roles and destinations.