The hepatic portal vein drains blood to liver from:

Intestine

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Heart

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Stomach

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Kidneys

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Solution

The correct option is A Intestine
Hepatic portal veins carry the deoxygenated blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver. It carries the nutrient-rich blood to the liver which is further processed there and returned back to the heart via inferior vena cava.
So, the correct answer is option A.

Suggest Corrections

I.Portal System	II.Function
A) Renal portal system	Collects blood from all parts of the body
B) Renal portal system	Carries blood from hind limbs to kidneys
C) Hepatic portal system	Carries blood from liver to alimentary canal