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Title: The hepatic portal system has two distinct capillary beds separated by a portal vein. What are the f
Post by: snowhite on Nov 22, 2015
The hepatic portal system has two distinct capillary beds separated by a portal vein. What are the functions of these two capillary beds?
A) The first nourishes the digestive tube, and the second picks up nutrients from the digestive tube.
B) The first picks up toxins from the liver, and the second delivers them to the digestive tube for detoxification.
C) The first picks up digested nutrients, and the second delivers these nutrients to liver cells.
D) The first provides oxygen to the liver, and the second picks up nutrients from the liver.


Title: Re: The hepatic portal system has two distinct capillary beds separated by a portal vein. What are t
Post by: WideEyes on Dec 15, 2015
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Title: Re: The hepatic portal system has two distinct capillary beds separated by a portal vein. What are the f
Post by: snowhite on Dec 26, 2015
I really appreciate your help!


Title: Re: The hepatic portal system has two distinct capillary beds separated by a portal vein. What are the f
Post by: WideEyes on Dec 28, 2015
Good luck on your exam, snowhite!