The Purpose of Hepatic Portal Circulation Is to Enable the Liver

question 36

Multiple Choice

The purpose of hepatic portal circulation is to enable the liver to:

• A)regulate blood pressure by increasing it
• B)remove waste products from the blood and excrete them in urine
• C)increase venous return to the heart
• D)regulate blood levels of nutrients and other substances

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