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The blood in the portal circulation primarily comes from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen, where it collects nutrients and other substances absorbed from food. This nutrient-rich blood travels through the portal vein to the liver, where it is processed for detoxification, metabolism, and storage of nutrients. The liver then releases the modified blood into the general circulation via the hepatic veins, ensuring that essential nutrients are available for the body while filtering out toxins. This system is crucial for maintaining metabolic homeostasis and regulating blood glucose levels.
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What is the function of the hepatic portal circulation. In what way is a portal circulation a strange circulation?
The hepatic portal circulation functions to transport nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver for processing, detoxification, and storage of nutrients. This system is considered "strange" because it connects two capillary beds—those in the digestive organs and the liver—before the blood returns to the heart, which is unusual compared to most circulatory pathways that go directly back to the heart after passing through one capillary bed. This unique arrangement allows the liver to regulate and modify substances absorbed from the digestive tract before they enter the systemic circulation.
All blood leaving the GI tract first go to what?
All blood leaving the GI tract first goes to the liver through the hepatic portal vein for processing and detoxification before entering the general circulation.
Where does the blood go after pulmonary circulation is complete?
After the pulmonary circulation is complete, the blood goes back to the heart.
Where does blood leaving the intestine go?
to the hepatic portal vein and then to the liver.
Where does blood go after pulmonary circulation is complete?
The heart. The heart.
Where does blood from all parts of the body go in the heart?
Blood returning from systemic circulation enters the heart at the right atrium. Blood from the pulmonary circulation enters the left atrium.
Your hands go cold and white frequently what is this?
Poor blood circulation.
Where does blood go after leaving the intestine?
to the hepatic portal vein and then to the liver.
How do you get blood circulation better in the penis?
if you have problem in blood circulating your penis just go into the bed and mustubate (handing).
Vessel that transports nutrients to the liver?
An artery carries blood to the liver, not a vein. The hepatic artery.Maybe you meant to ask which vein receives nutrient-rich blood from the small intestine. That would be the superior mesenteric vein. But it doesn't go to the liver.
Why do your lips go blue?
your lips go blue as the blood circulation is not bringing enough oxygen to your lips
What causes poor circulation to your hands?
Your blood flow. Go to the nearest doctor for this treatment. :)
