Top Posters
Since Sunday
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Anatomy and Physiology
New Topic  
snowhite snowhite
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 4282
Rep: 2 0
8 years ago
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.
Textbook 
Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy


Edition: 7th
Authors:
Read 342 times
3 Replies
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
WideEyesWideEyes
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 3600
Rep: 80 0
8 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
More solutions for this book are available here
1

Related Topics

snowhite Author
wrote...
#2
8 years ago
I really appreciate your help!
wrote...
#3
8 years ago
Good luck on your exam, snowhite!
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1233 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 143
  
 2469
  
 304
Your Opinion
Which country would you like to visit for its food?
Votes: 204
Previous poll results: Which industry do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the most?