Which of the following veins does NOT drain into the hepatic portal vein?

A) inferior mesenteric vein
B) inferior phrenic vein
C) superior mesenteric vein
D) gastrosplenic vein

Hepatic Portal Vein

A large vein that carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive organs to the liver for processing.

Inferior Mesenteric Vein

A vein that drains blood from the lower part of the large intestine and rectum into the portal venous system.

Inferior Phrenic Vein

A vein draining the diaphragm, usually flowing into the inferior vena cava or the superior suprarenal vein.