Cirrhosis Causes Intrahepatic Portal Hypertension in Children as a Result

question 27

Multiple Choice

Cirrhosis causes intrahepatic portal hypertension in children as a result of which mechanism?

• A)Fibrosis that increases the 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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