Asked by Esther Dankha on Jul 04, 2024
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Before entering the heart, blood from the intestines must first pass through the ____.
A) brain
B) kidneys
C) liver
D) lungs
E) stomach
Liver
A large vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.
- Understand the function and importance of the lymphatic system in blood circulation.
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Simone FeldmanJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Blood from the intestines first passes through the liver via the hepatic portal vein. The liver is responsible for filtering and processing the nutrients and toxins from the intestines before the blood enters the systemic circulation and eventually reaches the heart.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function and importance of the lymphatic system in blood circulation.