What is the role of portal veins in the digestive tract?
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'Hepatic' means of or relating to the liver, therefore the hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that sends nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.
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'Hepatic' means of or relating to the liver, therefore the hepatic portal vein is a blood vessel that sends nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.
Hope this information helps in clearing your doubt.
Regards