Liver 1, Blood supply and drainage

How does the liver receive its blood supply and why does most of the blood come to the liver from the hepatic postal vein. Just what is the point of this strange portal system?

[micndanyc]

Studying for VI Radiology test this helps me understand the hepatic system so much more thanks!

[nadiaaref]

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[omniyambot]

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[avejas]

Thank you for the concise explanation! It was very helpful!

[rima]

Thank you Dr Campbell for your comprehensive series about the Liver, however there was an single component that was confusing.
Earlier you spoke about how 70% of the blood supply came from the aorta, at 6:56 you then say 70% came from the gastrointestinal tract and 30% from the aorta.
Besides that, thank you!

[monajaved]

Really informative keep up the good work Dr.campbell

[natalieherrera]

Thank you so much for this explanation! Very helpful!!!

[aiimsonianmanthan]

Hepatic artery supplies 30 -40% blood .