Circulation to the spleen demonstrates a(n)

A.  simple pathway, as one artery delivers blood and one vein drains the organ.
B.  simple pathway, as its two capillary beds are separated by a portal vein.
C.  anastomosis, as one artery delivers blood and one vein drains the organ.
D.  anastomosis, as its two capillary beds are separated by a portal vein.


A

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