The vessel that carries blood from intestine to the liver is called

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Hepatic portal vein

Unique vascular connection between heart, liver and intestine is called the hepatic portal system. Liver receives deoxygenated blood from parts of the digestive tract such as intestine with the help of hepatic portal vein. Liver helps in the detoxification of the blood received from intestine and eliminates various toxins left after digestion.

Final answer: (C) Hepatic portal vein

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