Q. Hepatic portal system is a
A) Vascular connection between the digestive tract and liver
B) Vascular connection between the liver and lungs
C) Vascular connection between the spleen and liver
D) Vascular connection between the digestive tract and spleen
Explanation
A unique vascular connection exists between the digestive tract and liver called hepatic portal system. The hepatic portal vein carries the blood from the intestine to liver before it is delivered to systemic circulation. A special coronary system of blood vessels is present in our body exclusively for circulation of the blood to and from the cardiac musculature
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.