Which of the following statements about the portal venous system is false:
A. It drains blood from the bowel, spleen, pancreas and gallbladder
B. The portal vein is formed by the joining of the SMV and the splenic vein
C. It transports blood directly to the IVC
D. Portal hypertension can result in the formation of oesophageal varices
Answer:C
Which of the following statements about the portal venous system is false:
A. It drains blood from the bowel, spleen, pancreas and gallbladder B. The portal vein is formed by the joining of the SMV and the splenic vein C. It transports blood directly to the IVC D. Portal hypertension can result in the formation of oesophageal varices