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mrsjacobs44

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When blood flow through the portal vein is obstructed, blood travels through smaller vessels around the liver called
a. ascites. b. collaterals.
c. bypass. d. varices.

Question 2

In a cirrhotic liver, portal hypertension is the result of
a. increased pressure in the hepatic artery. b. increased pressure in the portal vein.
c. normal pressure. d. blood flow through the liver.

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tofugiraffe

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b

mrsjacobs44

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018

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Reply #3 on: Aug 21, 2018

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