Blood in the small intestine travels to the hepatic portal vein by what vessel?
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This vein then combines with the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein. So, the vessel that carries blood from the small intestine to the hepatic portal vein is the superior mesenteric vein. Show more…
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