Which of the Following Describes the Blood in the Hepatic

Question

Which of the following describes the blood in the hepatic portal vein?
A) Oxygen-rich, nutrient-rich
B) Oxygen-rich, nutrient-poor
C) Oxygen-poor, nutrient-rich
D) None of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver for processing. This blood is nutrient-rich, but it is depleted of oxygen because the oxygen was already extracted from it by the organs during digestion. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.