portal vein
hepatic portal vein
in the intestines and in the liver, the latter being stored glucoses.
The portal vein is a blood vessel that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver. It plays a crucial role in delivering nutrients and toxins absorbed from the intestines to the liver for processing.
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the vessel that carries blood between the intestinal capillaries and the sinusoids of the liver.
The single vessel that drains blood from the digestive tract organs to the liver is the hepatic portal vein. Blood flow to the liver is unique, in that it receives both oxygenated and partially deoxygenated blood.
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hepatic portal vein
hepatic portal vein
The vein that brings blood to the liver from the intestines is the hepatic portal vein. It collects nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen, allowing the liver to process these nutrients before they enter the systemic circulation. This system is crucial for metabolic regulation and detoxification.
Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the organs.
hepatic portal vein