The hepatic portal system is composed of blood vessels that bring _________.
A) nutrient-rich blood to the liver for processing
B) oxygen-rich blood to the liver
C) oxygen-poor blood away from the liver
D) bile to the small intestine

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The hepatic portal system carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver for processing and detoxification before it enters the systemic circulation.

The Hepatic Portal System Is Composed of Blood Vessels That