Author Question: Which of the following statements about portal blood is/are CORRECT? (Choose all that apply.) A. ... (Read 113 times)

ssal

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Which of the following statements about portal blood is/are CORRECT? (Choose all that apply.)
 
  A. It comes from the hepatic artery.
  B. It mixes as it flows through the liver and is collected into the hepatic veins.
  C. It is high in oxygen content.
  D. It is rich in nutrients absorbed from the intestines.

Question 2

How are adhesions formed?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

B and D

Answer to Question 2

Fibrinous exudates involving two adjacent surfaces may cause those surfaces to stick together, eventually forming a band of fibrous tissue that is the basis of the adhesion.



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