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The hepatic portal system delivers blood from the digestive organs to the _________. a. liver b. hypothalamus c. spleen d. left atrium

Name: Problem 24, Chapter 20: Anatomy & Physiology
Uploaded: 2020-06-29T03:39:05-08:00
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Description: The hepatic portal system delivers blood from the digestive organs to the . a. liver b. hypothalamus c. spleen d. left atrium

   The hepatic portal system delivers blood from the digestive organs to the _________.
a. liver
b. hypothalamus
c. spleen
d. left atrium

Anatomy & Physiology

J. Gordon Betts,… 1st Edition

Chapter 20, Problem 24

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06/29/2020

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Hepatic Portal System

The hepatic portal system is a specialized network of veins that carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive organs, such as the stomach and intestines, directly to the liver. This system is crucial because it allows the liver to process and detoxify substances absorbed from the digestive tract before they enter the general circulation.

Liver

The liver is a vital organ responsible for metabolizing nutrients, detoxifying harmful substances, and producing biochemicals necessary for digestion. Receiving blood from the hepatic portal system, it is uniquely positioned to regulate the chemical makeup of the blood based on the nutrients and toxins absorbed from the digestive system.

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