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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Hepatic portal vein
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedThe Hepatic Portal Vein drains blood rich in absorbed nutrients from the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, and spleen directly into the liver for processing, metabolism, and detoxification before it reaches systemic circulation.
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