In addition to the hepatic portal vein, can you name another portal-vein system and explain the meaning of the term portal?

Q: What organs are drained by the hepatic portan vien? Discuss.

A: Veins They are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body to heart. All vien carry…

Q: Draw and label a diagram of the cell zones of a hepatic acinus.

A: hepatic acinus is the functional unit of liver.

Q: Name the vascular connection that exists between the digestive tractand liver.

A: Vascular connection is a network of the blood vessels that connects the organs and tissues in the…

Q: Which of the following nutrients are transported to the liver via the hepatic portal vein? Select…

A: 1.Hepatic portal circulation :  *The hepatic portal system is the system of veins with the hepatic…

Q: What would you expect to be the usual diet of a person with coronary artery disease?

A: Coronary artery disease is a condition when the coronary arteries become narrow and block, this…

Q: Describe the pathways of blood flow into, through, and out of the liver.

A: Liver is an essential organ in the body present near the stomach. Liver is involved in digestion,…

Q: Where does blood in the portal vein originate?

A: Portal Vein : Liver has got dual blood supply which is from portal vein and hepatic arteries .…

Q: Where are peritubular capillaries located? What is their role?

A: In the renal system, peritubular capillaries are little blood vessels, provided by the efferent…

Q: Explain why aspirin is more intestine likely to be absorbed into the bloodstream via the stomach…

A: Aspirin is useful in the treatment of mild to moderate inflammation, pain, and fever. It is also…

Q: List the histological features that help you to distinguish each structure of the portal triad

A: Liver is the only found in vertebrates which detoxifies various metabolites, synthesizes proteins…

Q: Why will Daniel starve if he does not take artificial pancreatic enzymes?

A: Digestion is the process by which the complex food materials are broken down into simpler particles…

Q: Label the liver lobule structures in Figure

A: The liver is the organ of the body that breakdown the complex fatty acid into simpler fatty acids.…

Q: What is constipation

A: Severe constipation can lead to piles and fissures. Constipation can lead to many diseases. It can…

Q: The hepatic portal system is formed primarily from whatembryonic vein system?

A: The hepatic portal system forms a network of blood vessels which helps to transport the blood to…

Q: Define hepatic

A: Cystic duct: The cystic duct lies between the common bile duct and gall bladder. It aids in the…

Q: The antibiotic medication ticarcillin is not effective if given by mouth, because nearly the entire…

A: Medications can be administered through eight different routes. They are oral, sublingual,…

Q: Jim showed a prolonged clotting times and excessive bruising that are related. Again, referring to…

A: Alcohol is a hepatotoxin that is widely consumed around the world.  Excessive or harmful alcohol use…

Q: Discuss the significance of hepatic portal system.

A: The unique vascular connection between the digestive tract and the liver is called as hepatic portal…

Q: Where is the hepatic portal vein located?

A: The "hepatic portal system" is basically a system that comprises of hepatic portal vein and also its…

Q: Select one: O a. hepatic artery O b. hepatic portal vein Oc submucosal artery O d. inferior vena…

A: According to guidelines we have to answer the first question only. so please kindly post the…

Q: What three major branches of the aorta supply the digestive tract? What is the relationship between…

A: Aorta is mentioned as the artery which is the largest of its size among all arteries in the body.…

Q: What organ processes (removes nutrients from) the nutrient-dense blood after it leaves the…

A: Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules…

Q: A retroperitoneal mass in the lower right quadrant is putting pressure on a portion of the…

A: Introduction :- Digestive system plays an important role in the ingestion , Digestion,…

Q: Give a detailed description of the histology of the liver

A: Various types of digestive glands are present in mammals . These are salivary, gastric and…

Q: Name the four portions of the colon.

A: The large intestine is the last part of gastrointestinal tract as well as of digestive system in the…

Q: Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/liver) tosee the structure of the liver and how this…

A: The liver is a reddish-brown, wedge-shaped organ with lobes of unequal size and shape. It holds…

Q: What do you mean by portal veins and portal system?

A: The veins carry the deoxygenated flood exception for the umbilical and pulmonary, as they carry the…

Q: Describe the blood flow to the liver (both arterial and venous) and how it differs from what is…

A: The liver receives a dual blood supply from the hepatic portal vein and hepatic arteries. The…

Q: Diagram the duct system from the liver, gallbladder, andpancreas that empties into the major…

A: diagram

Q: Cirrhosis leads to scarring and increased hydrostatic pressure in the hepatic portal vein. Why do…

A: Liver glycogen serves as a glucose store that hepatocytes release when appropriate blood sugar…

Q: what is the immediate influence of eating a protein rich diet on the absorption of protein into the…

A: The hepatic portal system is the group of veins that carry blood from the capillaries of the…

Q: How does the contents of the blood in the hepatic portal vein differ from that of the hepatic vein?

A: The main component of the circulatory system is the blood, the heart and the blood vessels that…

Q: List all the stomach lining cells and specify specific functions of each

A: The digestive system is a collection of organs that help in the digestion of food materials and…

Q: The hepatic portal system drains blood from the digestive tract to the spleen, gallbladder, and…

A: The Hepatic Portal System. The hepatic portal system is a series of veins that carry blood from the…

Q: What are two functions of the hepatic portal system?

A: In the animal's circulatory system, there is presence of a portal venous system. This occurs when…

Q: is chronic constipation different from functional constipation as well as irritable bowel…

A: Chronic constipation is the difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or maybe for…

Q: labelled diagram of Fasciola hepatica

A: Fasciola hepatica is also referred to as a sheep liver or common liver fluke. It is a common…

Q: t do Capillaries attached to the large intestine absorb?

A: The digestive system consists of digestive tract which starts from the mouth and ends with an anus.…

Q: Which gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?

A: Stomach is a part of the alimentary canal where large amount of food under goes digestion. It…

Q: What is the function of the hepatic portal vein?

A: Introduction There are various veins and arteries present in our body that helps in transportation…

Q: Which of the following best describes the structure and function of the liver? Hexagonal plates of…

A: The upper right portion of the abdomen is occupied with an organ that plays a vital role in the…

Q: What is the difference between Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrotectomy?

A: Introduction: Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries like gastric sleeve, roux-en-Y…

Q: How do fat globules get from the duodenum to the inferior vena cava (include details on intestinal…

A: Absorption is the process by which the end products of digestion pass through the intestinal mucosa…

Q: Explain the function of the hepatic portal system.

A: Hepatic portal veins and capillaries form a complicated system called the hepatic portal system. The…

Q: Discuss whether the esophagus in Barret's esophagus is able to perform its normal function

A: Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat pink lining of the swallowing tube that…

Q: define and indicate the importance of the hepatic portal system

A: A part of the circulatory system, in which blood drains out from one capillary bed of structure, and…