Question

Which structure and function is mismatched (incorrect)?

a) Intestinal villi absorb nutrients such as glucose and amino acids using sodium/nutrient cotransporters
b) Pancreatic islet cells secrete hormones into pancreatic blood vessels
c) The hepatic artery carries blood rich in nutrients but low in oxygen to the liver
d) Pancreatic acini secrete zymogens into pancreatic ducts O
e) The hepatic portal vein carries blood rich in nutrients but low in oxygen to the liver

Answer 1

c) The hepatic artery carries blood rich in nutrients but low in oxygen to the liver

Step-by-step explanation:

Like all arteries, the hepatic artery is a vessel that carries blood rich in oxygen. It's originated in the common hepatic artery and is the supplier of oxygenated blood for the liver. The blood rich in nutrients but low in oxygen is carried to the liver by the hepatic portal vein.