The Function of the Hepatic Portal Circulation Is to

question 65

Multiple Choice

The function of the hepatic portal circulation is to .

• A)distribute hormones
• B)carry toxins to the venous system for disposal through the urinary tract
• C)collect absorbed nutrients for metabolic processing or storage
• D)return glucose to the general circulation when blood sugar is low

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Definitions:

Feature Detector

Neurons in the brain that identify specific features of a stimulus, such as shape, angle, or movement, which contribute to the perception of objects.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Ganglion Cell

A type of neuron located near the inner surface of the retina of the eye, which receives visual information from photoreceptors via intermediate bipolar cells and transmits it to the brain.

Neural Signals

Electrical or chemical signals transmitted by neurons to communicate information throughout the body.