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The blood vessel which carries blood from the alimentary canal to the liver is the?

The blood vessel which carries blood from the alimentary canal to the liver is the?
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  • A Hepatic artery
  • B Hepatic vein
  • C Hepatic portal vein
  • D Mesenteric artery
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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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