Problem: Which statements correctly describe the function of the hepatic portal vein in portal circulation? Need Assignment Help? Select all that apply. It bypasses the general venous circulation. It provides the liver with nutrient-rich blood from digested food. It provides a route to the lymphatic system before nutrients enter the general circulation. It allows oxygenated blood to pass through the liver before it enters the general circulation. It allows the liver to perform many vital metabolic functions such as transforming nutrients into substances that can be readily utilized in the body.