Blood Carries Most Nutrients Straight from the Small Intestine to Which

Question

Blood carries most nutrients straight from the small intestine to which organ?
A) the heart
B) the liver
C) the kidneys
D) the stomach
E) the pancreas

Accepted Answer

Blood from the small intestine first enters the liver through the hepatic portal vein. The liver detoxifies any harmful substances and processes nutrients before releasing them back into the bloodstream.