The circulatory system supports the digestive system by carrying absorbed nutrients through capillaries to the liver via the hepatic portal vein for distribution throughout the body.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Institute of Human Anatomy
  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

Referenced by nodes (4)

• liver concept
• circulatory system concept
• digestive system concept
• capillaries concept