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The portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood to which organ?

A.

Gallbladder

B.

Duodenum

C.

Liver

D.

Pancreas

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Gallbladder: The gallbladder stores bile, but it is not a major recipient of portal vein blood.

B. Duodenum: The duodenum receives chyme from the stomach, but not blood from the portal vein.

C. Liver: The portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the GI tract (including intestines and stomach) directly to the liver for metabolism and detoxification.

D. Pancreas: Although nearby, the pancreas is not the primary organ supplied by the portal vein for nutrient processing.


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. “You don't need a colonoscopy unless you have bleeding when you move your bowels.”: This delays screening and ignores current guidelines.

B. “You don't need a colonoscopy unless you have a family history of colon cancer.”: Screening is recommended for average-risk individuals regardless of family history.

C. “You need to get a colonoscopy when you are 60 years old.”: This is later than current guidelines recommend.

D. “You need to get a colonoscopy when you are 45 years old.”: As per current USPSTF and American Cancer Society guidelines, colon cancer screening starts at age 45 for average-risk adults.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

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B. Polyuria: This refers to excessive urination and is unrelated to erythropoietin levels.

C. Anemia: Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production, so its deficiency leads to reduced RBCs, resulting in anemia.

D. Oliguria: Oliguria is low urine output often related to renal perfusion issues, not directly to erythropoietin.

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