The blood supply of the large intestine is derived from which vessel(s)?
a. Celiac
b. Superior and inferior mesenteric
c. Hepatic and portal
d. Omental
ANS: B
The blood supply of the large intestine and rectum is derived primarily from branches of the su-perior and inferior mesenteric arteries. None of the other options performs this function.
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