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

A. hepatic artery
B. hepatic vein
C. hepatic portal vein
D. mesenteric artery

Correct Answer:

Option C – hepatic portal vein

Explanation

The portal vein or hepatic portal vein (HPV) is a blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver.

This blood contains nutrients and toxins extracted from digested contents.