Asked by Shinell Ebanks on Jun 29, 2024
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Usually there is only one capillary bed between an artery and vein; an exception to this is the
A) coronary vessels that serve the heart.
B) pulmonary system that serves the lungs and where all factors are reversed.
C) hepatic portal system which runs from the capillary bed in the intestine to the capillary bed in the liver via a hepatic portal vein.
D) brain circulation which requires special continuous blood flow.
E) large bones that lack capillaries but are fed by an artery/vein system.
Hepatic Portal System
A network of veins that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver, which is vital for the processing of nutrients.
Coronary Vessels
Arteries and veins that supply blood to the heart muscle, critical for its function and health.
- Acquire knowledge on how blood travels through key veins and arteries.
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Hunter EastinJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The hepatic portal system is an exception as it runs from the capillary bed in the intestine to the capillary bed in the liver via a hepatic portal vein, and thus has two capillary beds.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on how blood travels through key veins and arteries.