When Nutrients Enter the Blood Vessels from the Small Intestine

question 52

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)spleen.

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