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What is the function of the portal vein?
What is the function of the portal vein?
- It regulates the secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas.
- It is the final common pathway for the transport of arterial blood from the abdominal part of GIT, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder.
- It stores red blood cells, lymphocytes and other formed elements. (correct)
- It produces all types of blood cells during fetal life
Where is the portal vein formed?
Where is the portal vein formed?
- At the level of vertebra L3
- At the level of vertebra L1
- At the level of vertebra L2 (correct)
- At the level of vertebra L4
Where does the portal vein enter the lesser omentum?
Where does the portal vein enter the lesser omentum?
- Upper margin
- Lower margin
- Right margin (correct)
- Left margin
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