1-Nutrient rich blood from the small intestines is carried to the hepatic portal vein and into the liver. Why is this arrangement advantageous (two reasons)? 2-Explain how a) glucose and amino acids and b) triglycerides are absorbed and moved into the blood or lymph capillaries.
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