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The hepatic portal vein collects blood from the gi tract and conducts it to the ____.

a. liver
b. hepatic vein
c. heart
d. spleen

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Answer:

a.

Step-by-step explanation:

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

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