Which Statement Is False About the Sources of Increased Ammonia

question 34

Multiple Choice

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

• A) End products of intestinal protein digestion
• B) Digested blood leaking from ruptured varices
• C) Accumulation of short chain fatty acids attaches to ammonia
• D) Ammonia-forming bacteria in the colon

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