When the Superior Mesenteric Vein and the Splenic Vein Fuse

Question

When the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein fuse, what is the name of the new vessel?
A)Inferior mesenteric vein
B)Inferior vena cava
C)Hepatic portal vein
D)Celiac trunk

Accepted Answer

The superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein join to form the hepatic portal vein, which carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.