The ____ vein takes blood to the liver from the intestines.

A) saphenous
B) iliac
C) mesenteric
D) axillary
E) gastric

Mesenteric Vein

A vein that drains blood from the small intestine (and sometimes from the large intestine) into the portal vein of the liver.

Liver

An essential body organ that plays a crucial role in removing toxins, synthesizing proteins, and producing the biochemicals needed for digestion.

Intestines

The lower part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed into the body, comprised of the small and large intestines.