Answer: Intestines (nutrient-rich blood) to liver for processing.
- A Heart to liver via the hepatic artery branch
- B Intestines (nutrient-rich blood) to liver for processing
- C Liver to heart through the hepatic vein
- D Kidneys to heart via the renal vein and vena cava
Correct answer: B. Intestines (nutrient-rich blood) to liver for processing
Explanation: Hepatic portal vein: carries nutrient-rich blood from digestive organs (stomach, intestines) directly to the liver for metabolism.
The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.