GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The liver receives a blood supply from two sources. The first is the hepatic artery which delivers oxygenated blood from the general circulation. The second is the hepatic portal vein delivering deoxygenated blood from the small intestine containing nutrients.

Detailed explanation-2: -Function. The common hepatic artery’s function is to supply oxygen-rich blood to the duodenum, pancreas, liver, and parts of the stomach, including the pylorus (a valve that opens and closes during digestion).

Detailed explanation-3: -The liver receives the oxygen and nutrients it needs in blood that comes from two large blood vessels: Portal vein. Hepatic artery.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the difference between the hepatic portal vein and the hepatic vein? The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the intestine and other parts such as the gallbladder, pancreas and spleen to the liver, whereas the hepatic vein carries deoxygenated blood from the liver to the vena cava.