Which of the following blood vessels carries 75% of the blood supply to the liver sinusoids?
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Correct answer: Hepatic portal vein
The liver receives a dual blood supply. The hepatic portal vein provides about 75% of the volume (nutrient-rich, oxygen-poor), while the hepatic artery provides the remaining 25% (oxygen-rich).
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