Water-soluble nutrients are transported from intestinal epithelial cells to the ____ via the ____.

Question

Water-soluble nutrients are transported from intestinal epithelial cells to the ____ via the ____. ​

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Water-soluble nutrients, such as glucose and amino acids, are transported from the intestinal epithelial cells into the bloodstream through the hepatic portal vein. The hepatic portal vein carries the nutrients directly to the liver where they can be processed and stored or released into circulation for use by the body. Therefore, choice A (liver; hepatic portal vein) is the correct answer.

Water-Soluble Nutrients Are Transported from Intestinal Epithelial Cells to the ____