What are the three veins that form/empty into the hepatic portal vein?
1 Answer
Jun 10, 2017
The superior mesenteric vein, the inferior mesenteric vein, and the splenic vein.
Explanation:
The hepatic portal vein is formed from the superior mesenteric vein, the inferior mesenteric vein, and the splenic vein.
These veins drain blood from the gastro-intestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen and the hepatic portal vein transports this blood to the liver for processing the nutrients in the blood, as well as for filtering any toxins that might have entered with the food.
