When Blood Flow Through the Portal Vein Is Obstructed, Blood

question 53

Multiple Choice

When blood flow through the portal vein is obstructed, blood travels through smaller vessels around the liver called ____.

• A)ascites
• B)collaterals
• C)bypass
• D)varices

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Definitions:

IgE

Immunoglobulin E, a class of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to allergens, playing a key role in allergic reactions.

Parasitic Worms

Organisms that live on or inside another host organism, causing harm by feeding off the host's nutrients.

IgA

Crucial for the immunity of mucosal surfaces, Immunoglobulin A functions as a key antibody type.

Viruses

Infectious agents that replicate inside the living cells of other organisms, consisting of RNA or DNA and a protein coat.