When Nutrients Enter the Blood Vessels from the Small Intestine

question 71

Multiple Choice

When nutrients enter the blood vessels from the small intestine, they are first transported to the:

• A) kidney.
• B) liver.
• C) cells throughout the body.
• D) thoracic duct.
• E) gallbladder.

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