12. Which of the following is true of blood in the hepatic 1 portal vein? (Assum

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12. Which of the following is true of blood in the hepatic 1 portal vein? (Assume the person eats regularly.) O A. It is oxygen-poor O B. It is rich in newly absorbed nutrients O c. It transports blood away from the small intestine (and other regions of the Gl tract directly to the liver O Both A and Bare true O A, B, and Care true 13. Following absorption, which of the following nutrients 1 enters systemic blood circulation without first passing through the liver? O Monosaccharides O Triglycerides O Amino acids O water soluNe vitamins O None of the above. All newly absorbed nutrients pass through the liver before entering systemic blood circulation.

Explanation / Answer

1. option c is correct. the hepatic portal vein carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen to the liver and it is rich in nutients and poor in oxygen.

2. triglycerides.

3. both A and B are correct. excess glucose in the body can be saved in the form of glycogen and fat.

4. all A, B and C are correct. glucose, fat and protein all are used as a source of energy.

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