When nutrients enter the blood vessels from the small intestine, they are first transported to the:
A)kidney.
B)liver.
C)cells throughout the body.
D)thoracic duct.
E)spleen.

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Nutrients from the small intestine are transported to the liver via the hepatic portal vein, where they are processed and distributed to cells throughout the body.

When Nutrients Enter the Blood Vessels from the Small Intestine