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What is the function of the hepatic portal vein?

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The hepatic portal vein leads from the internal organs, especially the small intestine, to the liver. Its main purpose is to carry blood that contains digested food such as glucose, from the small intestine to the liver, where some of the food is deposited and stored such as glucose that is stored as glycogen in the liver. by Ronan Lavery :)
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