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  2. Portal venous system - Wikipedia

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    In the circulatory system of vertebrates, a portal venous system occurs when a capillary bed pools into another capillary bed through veins, without first going through the heart. Both capillary beds and the blood vessels that connect them are considered part of the portal venous system. Most capillary beds drain into venules and veins which ...

  3. Hypophyseal portal system - Wikipedia

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    The hypophyseal portal system is a system of blood vessels in the microcirculation at the base of the brain, connecting the hypothalamus with the anterior pituitary. Its main function is to quickly transport and exchange hormones between the hypothalamus arcuate nucleus and anterior pituitary gland. The capillaries in the portal system are ...

  4. Hepatic portal system - Wikipedia

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    Abdomen. Anatomical terminology. [ edit on Wikidata] In human anatomy, the hepatic portal system or portal venous system is the system of veins comprising the portal vein and its tributaries. The other portal venous systems in the body are the renal portal system, and the hypophyseal portal system. [1]

  5. Circulatory System: Function, Organs, Diseases - Healthline

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    Your circulatory or cardiovascular system serves a vital function by delivering oxygen and nutrients to all the organs and tissues of your body. Learn more about how the circulatory system works ...

  6. Portal Vein Anatomy, Function & Definition | Body Maps

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    Portal vein. The hepatic portal vein is a vessel that moves blood from the spleen and gastrointestinal tract to the liver. It is approximately three to four inches in length and is usually formed ...

  7. Liver, Gallbladder & Heptic Portal System Diagram | Body Maps

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    Circulatory System; Gallbladder and Hepatic Portal System; ... The hepatic portal system is a series of veins that carry blood from the capillaries of the stomach, intestine, spleen, and pancreas ...

  8. Artery vs Vein vs Capillary: What are the Different Types of ...

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    This amazing circulatory system includes three types of blood vessels — arteries, veins, and capillaries. Each plays an important role in carrying blood throughout your body. Artery vs Vein vs ...

  9. Circulatory system - Wikipedia

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    The circulatory system is a system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate. [1] [2] It includes the cardiovascular system , or vascular system , that consists of the heart and blood vessels (from Greek kardia meaning heart , and from Latin vascula ...