Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology

4th Edition

ISBN: 9781260159363

Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.

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Chapter 54, Problem 4.1CT

The liver receives blood from the _________________ artery and the ________________vein. Explain why the liver receives blood from these two separate sources.

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Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology

Ch. 54 - Which of the following digestive organs possesses...Ch. 54 - Which is a major function of the oral cavity? a....Ch. 54 - Bile is produced in the a. small intestine. b....Ch. 54 - The _________________ is the exposed part of a...Ch. 54 - The __________________ sphincter is the muscular...Ch. 54 - The stomach can stretch enough to hold the...Ch. 54 - The __________________ lobe is the largest lobe of...Ch. 54 - The appendi,. cecum, and ascending colon are on...Ch. 54 - The anal sphincter muscles include an external...Ch. 54 - Describe how the structure of the small intestine...

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The liver receives blood from the _ artery and the vein. Explain why the liver receives blood from these two separate sources.

Solution Summary: The author explains that the liver is present in vertebrates that helps in detoxification of metabolites, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals.

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