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:

Elevate Ribs

The action of lifting the ribs through muscle contraction, which increases the volume of the thoracic cavity to aid in inhalation.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs characterized by a loss of elasticity and enlargement of air spaces, leading to breathing difficulties.

Trachea

A large tube in the respiratory system that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air passage to the lungs.

Terminal Bronchioles

The smallest air passageways in the lungs before the alveolar ducts and alveoli, involved in conducting air to the gas exchange sites.