Which of the following is a portal system?

A. Heart ? artery ? artery ? arteriole ? capillary bed ? venule ? vein ? heart
B. Heart ? artery ? arteriole ? capillary bed ? venule ? vein ? vein ? heart
C. Heart ? artery ? arteriole ? capillary bed ? arteriole ? capillary bed ? venule ? vein ? heart
D. Heart ? artery ? vein ? heart


Answer: C

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