What are the three main components of a 'portal triad' located in the portal canal?
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Correct answer: Portal vein, hepatic artery, bile duct
A portal triad consists of a branch of the hepatic portal vein, a branch of the hepatic artery, and a bile duct (tributary of the hepatic duct). These structures travel together within the connective tissue of the portal canals.
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