The portal vein brings blood from the intestines to the liver. Which statement is most likely true regarding the portal vein?   A. It carries oxygenated blood at low pressure.   B. It carries oxygenated blood at high pressure.   C. It carries deoxygenated blood at low pressure.   D. It carries deoxygenated blood at high pressure.

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The portal vein brings blood from the intestines to the liver. Which statement is most likely true regarding the portal vein?

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    A.

    It carries oxygenated blood at low pressure.

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    B.

    It carries oxygenated blood at high pressure.

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    C.

    It carries deoxygenated blood at low pressure.

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    D.

    It carries deoxygenated blood at high pressure.

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