The Hepatic Portal System Allows for the Processing of

question 71

Multiple Choice

The hepatic portal system allows for the processing of

• A) drugs and toxins in the blood so that they are secreted directly into the urine.
• B) bacteria that grow in the large intestine but need to be regulated.
• C) nutrients and toxins absorbed from the gastrointestinal system into the blood.
• D) hormones that are secreted by glands and must be directed to their target organs.

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Definitions:

Pons

The bridgelike structure that connects the medulla and the cerebellum.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ, or in neuroscience, a region in the brainstem involved in regulating vital body functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, encompassing the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where nerve impulses pass through the neurotransmitter.