Which pathway consists of two capillary beds connected through a system of veins?
A) Portal system
B) Vascular system
C) Cardiac circuit
D) Pulmonary circuit

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Venous portal systems are found within the systemic circuit and consist of two capillary beds connected through a system of veins. This way, blood products from one area can be transported directly to another area in relatively high concentrations without going through the heart, which would cause the blood products to become widely distributed.

Which Pathway Consists of Two Capillary Beds Connected Through a System