What is the function of the hepatic portal vein? A. to return blood from the liver to the heart B. to transport blood rich in amino acids, monosaccharides and free fatty acids to the liver C. to transport the products of protein and carbohydrate digestion from gut to the liver D. to allow the nutrients absorbed from the gut to bypass the liver.
Option C. The function of hepatic portal vein is to transport the products of protein and carbohydrate digestion from gut to the liver.
