What is the function of the hepatic portal vein

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What is the function of the hepatic portal vein?

to return blood from the liver to the heart
to transport blood rich in amino acids, monosaccharides and free fatty acids to the liver
to transport the products of protein and carbohydrate digestion from gut to the liver
to allow the nutrients absorbed from the gut to bypass the liver.

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C: The digestion products of protein and carbohydrate (but not of triglycerides) are trans- port- ed to the liver by the portal vein.

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