Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis
Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Cirrhosis actually leads to impaired blood flow through the liver, not increased flow.
Correct. Cirrhosis impairs blood flow through the liver, leading to increased pressure in the portal vein (portal hypertension) and potential complications such as esophageal varices.
Incorrect. Cirrhosis does affect blood flow through the liver, especially due to the development of fibrous tissue that restricts blood flow.
Incorrect. Cirrhosis does not cause blood vessels to constrict, but rather the development of fibrous tissue in the liver hinders blood flow.
A) Incorrect. Cirrhosis actually leads to impaired blood flow through the liver, not increased flow.
B) Correct. Cirrhosis impairs blood flow through the liver, leading to increased pressure in the portal vein (portal hypertension) and potential complications such as esophageal varices.
C) Incorrect. Cirrhosis does affect blood flow through the liver, especially due to the development of fibrous tissue that restricts blood flow.
D) Incorrect. Cirrhosis does not cause blood vessels to constrict, but rather the development of fibrous tissue in the liver hinders blood flow.