The blood vessel that carries blood from the alimentary canal to the liver is the

A.

hepatic artery

B.

hepatic vein

C.

hepatic portal vein

D.

mesenteric artery

Correct answer is C

The portal vein or hepatic portal vein (HPV) is a blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver. This blood contains nutrients and toxins extracted from digested contents.