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Anatomy Abdomen and pelvis cc0c7f6c

Which one of the following statements about the poal vein is false ?

A
It is formed by the union of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins
B
It ascends posterior to the neck of the pancreas and the superior pa of the duodenum
C
The bile duct and the hepatic aery lie anterior to its upper pa
D
It ends by dividing into the hepatic veins
High-Yield Explanation
The poal vein is usually formed by the confluence of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins and also receives blood from the inferior mesenteric, gastric, and cystic veins. Conditions involving the poal vein cause considerable illness and death. An impoant example of such a condition is elevated blood pressure in the poal vein. This condition, called poal hypeension, is a major complication of cirrhosis. Ref - sciencedirect.com

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