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Hepatic Portal Circulation Overview by Faye Mie Velasco is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The portal venous system directs blood from parts of the gastrointestinal tract to the liver for processing before circulating to the heart. It extends from the lower esophagus to the upper anal canal and includes venous drainage from the spleen and pancreas. Many drugs are metabolized by the liver through the first pass effect before reaching circulation. The liver receives both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, and blood passes through hepatocytes in sinusoids before draining into the hepatic vein and in
- Author
- Faye Mie Velasco
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- EN