Author Question: What condition is thought to play a key role in hepatic encephalopathy? A) elevated blood ammonia ... (Read 23 times)

tfester · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

What condition is thought to play a key role in hepatic encephalopathy?
A) elevated blood ammonia levels
B) prolonged plasma prothrombin time
C) decreased levels of alkaline phosphatase
D) increased blood urea nitrogen levels

Question 2

Explain the association between ghrelin secretion and sleep.

mistyjohnson · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

Some research indicates that ghrelin promotes sleep. Interestingly, a lack of sleep increases the hunger hormone ghrelin and decreases the satiety hormone leptin-which may help to explain the association between inadequate sleep and overweight.