Carbohydrates, proteins, and the fat- soluble vitamins are transported in the bloodstream through the hepatic portal vein to the liver.

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Carbohydrates and proteins are transported to the liver through the hepatic portal vein, but fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are absorbed and transported in association with dietary fats through the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream, not directly through the hepatic portal vein.

Carbohydrates, Proteins, and the Fat- Soluble Vitamins Are Transported in the Bloodstream