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:

Oxide Ion

An ion consisting of oxygen and carrying a negative two charge, represented as O^2-.

Helium Ion

A positively charged helium atom, often resulting from the removal of one electron from the neutral atom.

Bromide Ion

The bromide ion is a negatively charged ion (Br-) that is formed when a bromine atom gains an electron.

Ionic Compound

A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding, generally formed between metal and non-metal ions.