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Published on: August 11, 2026
A unique vascular connection between the digestive tract and liver is called ________ .
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The hepatic portal system is the system of veins comprising the hepatic portal vein and its tributaries. It is responsible for directing blood from parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to the liver. Substances absorbed in the small intestine travel first to the liver for processing before continuing to the heart.
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