In Patients with Cirrhosis, the Restricted Blood Flow Within the Liver

question 13

Multiple Choice

In patients with cirrhosis, the restricted blood flow within the liver stimulates the release of ____ in nearby arterioles, which leads to a greater volume of portal blood.

• A) vasodilators
• B) bile acids
• C) insulin
• D) pancreatic enzymes

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