it moves so fast, i took a screenshot of what i think is the most informative part.
the gif is how the portal circulation system works. the gastric, splenic and mesenteric veins, which collect the venous blood from all the digestive organs, unite to form the portal vein, which carries to the liver the blood which has circulated through the capillaries of the stomach, spleen, pancreas and intestines. it's dark in colour, (like all venous blood) and is loaded with the products of digestion. the vein breaks up into capillaries (just like an artery... this is unique), and distributes this blood via the capillaries throughout the liver. there it mingles with blood supplied by the hepatic artery, and is collected again by small veins which unite to form the hepatic vein, which carries to the inferior vena cava, and by it is "poured" into the right atrium of the heart so the nutrients can be distributed throughout the body.
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i THINK that's from a movie, yes urb? the expression on his face is great.
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This one just gives me the creeps.
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the teeth straightening ... educational!
the cat.. heee!
the auto-ride is especially dizzying, yet the frame rate doesn't make my head spin.
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(woah!)
good finds, you guys.
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Psycho gif is by Mr. Whaite. his site is well worth a look. link
i like the simplicity of this.
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this is actually very good, though also very old.
it moves so fast, i took a screenshot of what i think is the most informative part.
the gif is how the portal circulation system works. the gastric, splenic and mesenteric veins, which collect the venous blood from all the digestive organs, unite to form the portal vein, which carries to the liver the blood which has circulated through the capillaries of the stomach, spleen, pancreas and intestines. it's dark in colour, (like all venous blood) and is loaded with the products of digestion. the vein breaks up into capillaries (just like an artery... this is unique), and distributes this blood via the capillaries throughout the liver. there it mingles with blood supplied by the hepatic artery, and is collected again by small veins which unite to form the hepatic vein, which carries to the inferior vena cava, and by it is "poured" into the right atrium of the heart so the nutrients can be distributed throughout the body.
this is very cool and very complex.
this is crudely done (as are most b3ta ani's), but it makes me happy.
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