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UPSC 2006 · Q14 · Science & Technology › Biology · Save

What is the name of the vessel that delivers the nutrient-rich blood from the stomach and small intestine to the liver?

(a) Left hepatic artery
(b) Hepatic vein
(c) Right hepatic artery
(d) Hepatic portal vein
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Answer: (d) Hepatic portal vein
UPSC 2006 · Q15 · Science & Technology › Biology · Save

Consider the following statements with reference to the human body:

  1. The common bile duct releases its contents into the stomach.
  2. The pancreatic duct releases its contents into the duodenum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only