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Flashcards in The Heart and Blood Vessels (portal system) Deck (9)
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1
Q

What is a portal system?

A

A portal system is a blood pathway that begins and ends in capillaries

2
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What type of system is a blood pathway that begins and ends in capillaries?

A

A portal system

3
Q

In a portal system, what do the blood vessels not connect directly to?

A

The heart

4
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In a portal system, what do not connect directly to the heart?

A

Blood vessels

5
Q

What is an example of a portal system found in humans?

A

The hepatic portal vein

6
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What does the hepatic portal vein connect?

A

The hepatic portal vein connects the stomach and intestines to the liver

7
Q

What vein connects the stomach and intestines to the liver?

A

The hepatic portal vein

8
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What does the hepatic portal vein contain the highest concentration of soon after a meal?

A

Food

9
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When does the hepatic portal vein contain the highest concentration of food?

A

Soon after a meal

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