The nurse is reviewing the process of hepatic portal circulation with a client. Which information about the hepatic portal circulation is accurate?
A) It is a subdivision of pulmonary circulation
B) It efficiently detours arterial circulation
C) It is unique because it begins and ends with capillaries
D) Capillaries from the stomach, intestine, spleen, and pancreas empty into the arteries

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The hepatic portal circulation is unique because it is a vascular system that begins with capillaries in the gastrointestinal tract and ends with capillaries in the liver. This system allows for the direct transport of nutrients and substances from the digestive tract to the liver for processing before entering the general circulation.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Process of Hepatic Portal Circulation