The hepatic portal vein transports nutrient-rich blood from the intestines to the liver for processing.
The hepatic portal vein carries blood rich in digested nutrients from the intestines directly to the liver.
| Front | Describe the function of the hepatic portal vein. |
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| Back | Hepatic portal vein:
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