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Genetic Disorders Caused by Multiple Genes Interacting with the Environment

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Genetic disorders caused by multiple genes interacting with the environment are called


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Plicae Circularis

Internal folds of the intestinal lining that increase surface area for absorption of nutrients.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up from the environment and enter the bloodstream or cells.

Hepatic Portal Vein

Portal vein formed by the superior mesenteric and splenic veins and entering the liver.

Nutrient-Rich Blood

Blood that is high in oxygen and nutrients, often a result of digestion and absorption in the small intestine, ready to be distributed throughout the body.

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