Which Statement Is False Regarding the Sources of Increased Ammonia

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false regarding the sources of increased ammonia that contribute to hepatic encephalopathy?

• A) End products of intestinal protein digestion are sources of increased ammonia.
• B) Digested blood leaking from ruptured varices is a source of increased ammonia.
• C) Accumulation of short-chain fatty acids that is attached to ammonia is a source of increased ammonia.
• D) Ammonia-forming bacteria in the colon are sources of increased ammonia.

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