The following questions refer to the digestive system structures in Figure 41.1.

Figure 41.1
-In which blood vessel is glucose concentration likely to vary the most?

Question

The following questions refer to the digestive system structures in Figure 41.1.
  
Figure 41.1
-In which blood vessel is glucose concentration likely to vary the most?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hepatic portal vessel is responsible for carrying nutrient-rich blood from the digestive system to the liver for processing and storage. As glucose is absorbed from the intestine, it is transported to the liver via the hepatic portal vessel. Therefore, the concentration of glucose is likely to vary the most in the hepatic portal vessel compared to the other blood vessels listed in the answer choices.

The Following Questions Refer to the Digestive System Structures in Figure