For a nondiabetic person, the glucose concentration in this part of the vasculature varies more than in any other part.

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The hepatic portal vessel carries blood from the digestive system to the liver for processing, which can result in a wide variation in glucose concentration. This is because the glucose concentration in the digestive system, specifically after a meal, can be quite high, and the liver works to regulate this concentration, leading to fluctuation in the portal vein.

For a Nondiabetic Person, the Glucose Concentration in This Part