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Where is the hepatic portal vein?

Answer 1

The hepatic portal veins are located below the heart and by the spleen.

The hepatic portal veins are located near the spleen to transport blood with nutrients from food. The hepatic portal veins are a vessel that lead blood from the gastrointestinal tract and the spleen and to the liver. The liver receives 75% from the hepatic portal veins. The hepatic portal veins will also receive blood from the small and large intestines.

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Answer 2

Addison Adams

The hepatic portal vein is located in the abdominal cavity. It carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, spleen, and pancreas to the liver.

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