Assimilation

9.4

Assimilation

The transport of nutrients by the circulatory system for the assimilation

Glucose, amino acids, water-soluble vitamins, and minerals in all blood capillaries are transported to the hepatic portal vein which then transport the nutrients to the liver for the assimilation process.
The blood circulatory system transports the nutrients from the liver to the body cells for further assimilation.
Tiny droplets of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins inside the lacteal are transported to the lymphatic vessel and later to the thoracic duct.
The nutrients will enter the circulatory system at the subclavian vein to be transported to the body cells.

Functions of the liver

Detoxification: Liver cells remove toxic substances from the blood.
Synthesis of plasma protein: Amino acids are used for the synthesis of plasma protein and enzymes.
Storage of nutrients: Convert glucose into glycogen to be stored.