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JAMB Biology 2006 Question 16

Question 16

Transport in Animals

The mammalian vein which starts with and ends in a capillary network is the

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

Answer: D (hepatic portal vein)

Explanation

The hepatic portal vein starts in the capillaries of the intestine and ends in the capillaries of the liver. Most veins end at the heart.