Which of the Following Statements Are True of Hepatic Portal

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of hepatic portal circulation (Select all that apply) ?

• A)The liver is essential because its two sets of capillaries help regulate blood pressure.
• B)Blood from the digestive organs and spleen circulates through the liver before returning to the heart.
• C)As blood flows through the liver,excess glucose is stored as glycogen.
• D)The liver is a storage site for iron and the water-soluble vitamins.

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