Hepatic Portal Circulation 15. Why is the blood that drains into the hepatic portal circulation nutrient-rich? 16. Why is this blood carried to the liver before it enters the systemic circulation? 17. The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of the and the The vein carries blood from the and The vein drains the and The vein empties into the splenic vein and drains the and 18. Trace the flow of a drop of blood from the small intestine to the right atrium of the heart, noting all structures encountered or passed through on the way.
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The blood becomes nutrient-rich because it absorbs nutrients from the food that has been digested in the stomach and intestines. As the digested nutrients pass through the walls of the small intestine, they enter the bloodstream. The superior mesenteric vein then Show more…
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The hepatic portal vein carries blood from intestine to liver before it is delivered to the systemic circulation. Does that mean hepatic portal vein isn't a part of systemic circulation?
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