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Post-UTME Biology 2014 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The blood vessel which carries blood from the alimentary canal to the liver is the

  • A. hepatic artery
  • B. hepatic vein
  • C. hepatic portal veinCorrect
  • D. mesenteric vein

Explanation

The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the gut directly to the liver. (No printed answer key for this session; answer worked out independently.)

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