A Key Component in the Etiology of Hepatic Encephalopathy Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A key component in the etiology of hepatic encephalopathy is:

• A) fatty infiltration of the liver.
• B) hyperglycemia.
• C) high ammonia levels in the systemic circulation.
• D) reduced blood flow to the brain.

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