Question

Define Portal Vein.

Answer 1

Vein:

1. Veins are defined as the blood vessels that carry blood from all organs to the heart.

Portal vein:

1. The veins that carry blood to other organs instead of carrying directly to the heart are called portal veins.
2. The portal vein acts as a carrier to deliver blood to the liver from the gastrointestinal system and spleen.
3. Portal veins are responsible for the draining of the blood from the gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver.
4. Portals veins are considered as one of the main vessels of the portal venous system.