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Blood Vessels and Circulation
Blood Flow Through the Liver
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The hepatic portal system moves nutrient-rich, deoxygenated blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver. This pathway helps the body maintain metabolic balance. It delivers blood to the liver before that blood returns to the rest of the circulation.
The hepatic portal vein forms...
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The hepatic portal system transports nutrient-rich, deoxygenated blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.
The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of the superior and inferior mesenteric and splenic veins.
The superior mesenteric vein drains the stomach, small intestine, and majority of the large intesti...
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