After absorption in the small intestine, sugars and amino acids are transported to the _____ before reaching other organs.
A) heart
B) lungs
C) brain
D) liver
E) kidneys

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After absorption in the small intestine, sugars and amino acids are transported to the liver through the portal vein before being distributed to other organs. The liver is responsible for processing and regulating the blood levels of nutrients before they enter the general circulation.

After Absorption in the Small Intestine, Sugars and Amino Acids