Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the hepatic portal vein?
Transport nutrient-rich blood from the GI tract and spleen to the liver
Which vessel drains blood back to the heart from the liver?
Hepatic vein
What is the percentage of blood supply that comes from the hepatic artery?
25%
Which vessel carries nutrient-rich blood to the liver?
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Study Notes
Liver Blood Supply
- The liver receives oxygenated blood from the hepatic artery, which accounts for approximately 25% of its total blood supply.
Hepatic Portal Vein
- The hepatic portal vein supplies nutrient-rich blood to the liver, making up around 75% of its total blood supply.
- Located in the abdominal cavity, the hepatic portal vein collects blood from the GI tract and spleen.
- Blood from the hepatic portal vein flows into capillary beds in the liver.
Blood Flow Out of the Liver
- The hepatic vein is responsible for draining blood from the liver back to the heart.
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