The hepatic portal system sends blood through two sets of capillary beds rather than the usual one set of capillaries.

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The hepatic portal system sends blood first through capillaries in the digestive organs, and then through a second set of capillaries in the liver before returning to the heart. This allows for the liver to process and detoxify nutrients absorbed from the digestive system before they enter the general circulation.

The Hepatic Portal System Sends Blood Through Two Sets of Capillary