ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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Portal triads are composed of what three major tubes? (Select all that apply.)
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portal vein
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hepatic artery
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bile duct
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hepatic vein
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The portal triad is the name given to three vessels that travel together within the hepatoduodenal ligament of the liver. The three vessels are the hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein and bile duct.
Detailed explanation-2: -With subtle fanning and adjustments of the probe, the remaining structures of the portal triad (the hepatic artery and common bile duct) can be brought into view.
Detailed explanation-3: -The porta hepatis is the entrance and exit for several important vessels and nerves. It includes three important structures, the portal vein, proper hepatic artery, and hepatic bile duct. From anterior to posterior, these structures are located in the order of the duct, artery, and vein.
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