Vascular connection between digestive tract and liver is called

Renal portal system

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Hypophyseal portal system

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Gastric portal system

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Hepatic portal system

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The correct option is D
Hepatic portal system

The hepatic portal system is the system of veins comprising the hepatic portal vein and its tributaries. It is responsible for directing blood from parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to the liver. Substances absorbed in the small intestine travel first to the liver for processing before continuing to the heart.

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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