The hepatic portal system carries blood from the ______ to the ______ before it reaches the systemic circulation.
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Correct answer: Intestine; Liver
The hepatic portal system is a unique vascular connection. It collects deoxygenated blood from the digestive tract (intestines) and carries it to the liver for processing before returning it to the heart.
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