The Hepatic Portal System Has Two Distinct Capillary Beds Separated

question 2

Multiple Choice

The hepatic portal system has two distinct capillary beds separated by a portal vein. What are the functions of these two capillary beds?

• A) The first picks up toxins from the liver, and the second delivers them to the digestive tube for detoxification.
• B) The first nourishes the digestive tube, and the second picks up nutrients from the digestive tube.
• C) The first picks up digested nutrients, and the second delivers these nutrients to liver cells.
• D) The first provides oxygen to the liver, and the second picks up nutrients from the liver.

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