Question

the hepatic portal system
multiple choice
begins and ends with capillary beds.
transports nutrients from the digestive tract to the liver.
allows the liver to detoxify substances entering the body through the digestive tract.
has no pumping mechanism between the capillary beds.
all of the choices are correct.

Explanation:

The hepatic portal system starts with capillary beds in the digestive - tract and ends with capillary beds in the liver. It transports nutrients absorbed from the digestive tract to the liver. The liver can then detoxify substances that enter the body through the digestive tract. Also, there is no pumping mechanism (like a heart) between these capillary beds.

Answer:

All of the choices are correct.