The blood vessel which carries digested food from the small intestine to the liver is...
The blood vessel which carries digested food from the small intestine to the liver is the
- A) renal vein
- B) renal artery
- C) hepatic artery
- D) hepatic portal vein
Correct Answer: D) hepatic portal vein
Explanation
The question is asking about the blood vessel responsible for carrying digested food from the small intestine to the liver. The options are renal vein, renal artery, hepatic artery, and hepatic portal vein. The correct answer is hepatic portal vein. The hepatic portal vein is responsible for collecting nutrient-rich blood from the small intestine and carrying it to the liver for processing. The liver then filters the blood and removes toxins and excess nutrients before releasing the blood back into circulation. The renal vein and renal artery are not involved in the transportation of digested food from the small intestine to the liver. The renal vein carries blood from the kidneys to the heart, while the renal artery carries blood to the kidneys from the heart. The hepatic artery carries oxygen-rich blood to the liver, but it is not responsible for carrying digested food from the small intestine to the liver. In summary, the blood vessel that carries digested food from the small intestine to the liver is the hepatic portal vein.

