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dakota nelson

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The blood supply of the large intestine is derived from which vessel(s)?
 
  a. Celiac
  b. Superior and inferior mesenteric
  c. Hepatic and portal
  d. Omental

Question 2

The capillaries of the liver are more commonly known as hepatic:
 
  a. canaliculi.
  b. ducts.
  c. sinusoids.
  d. papillae.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The blood supply of the large intestine and rectum is derived primarily from branches of the su-perior and inferior mesenteric arteries. None of the other options performs this function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Small capillaries, or sinusoids, are located between the plates of hepatocytes of the liver. None of the other options presents an appropriate term.



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