PRIN OF ANATOMY & PHYS 16E 2 SEM ACCESS
PRIN OF ANATOMY & PHYS 16E 2 SEM ACCESS
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Publisher: WILEY
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The diagram and significance of hepatic portal circulation.

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The hepatic portal system is responsible for carrying blood from different parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the spleen to the liver. The hepatic portal vein (HPV) carries blood from capillaries of GI tract for transporting it to sinusoids of the liver.

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