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JAMB Biology 1992 Question 15

Question 15

Transport in Animals

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

  1. A.hepatic artery
  2. B.hepatic vein
  3. C.hepatic portal vein
  4. D.mesenteric artery.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (hepatic portal vein)

Explanation

The hepatic portal vein carries blood rich in digested food from the gut straight to the liver.