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Question
What is the significance of hepatic portal system in the circulatory system?
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Solution
The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the intestine to liver before it is delivered to the systemic circulation. This is significant because excess nutrients like glucose are converted into glycogen in the liver and stored there.
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