Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the hepatic portal vein?

a. splenic vein
b. inferior vena cava
c. inferior mesenteric vein
d. superior mesenteric vein


Ans: b. inferior vena cava

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What would be the effect of damage to cranial nerve VII?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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