Cirrhosis Causes Intrahepatic Portal Hypertension in Children as a Result

question 28

Multiple Choice

Cirrhosis causes intrahepatic portal hypertension in children as a result of:

• A)fibrosis increasing resistance to blood flow within the portal system.
• B)increased pressure from the twisting of the common bile ducts.
• C)development of collateral circulation within the portal system.
• D)shunting of fluid to the spleen or abdomen.

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