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What is the consequence of high portal vein pressure leading to fluid being pushed into the peritoneal cavity?
What is the consequence of high portal vein pressure leading to fluid being pushed into the peritoneal cavity?
What condition results from changes in portal flow triggering renal vasoconstriction?
What condition results from changes in portal flow triggering renal vasoconstriction?
What causes ammonia leaks from the liver into circulation, leading to tremoring or jerky hands when outstretched?
What causes ammonia leaks from the liver into circulation, leading to tremoring or jerky hands when outstretched?
What effect does liver damage have on estrogen metabolism?
What effect does liver damage have on estrogen metabolism?
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What is the result of blood seeking alternative pathways to return to systemic circulation due to increased pressure within the portal vein?
What is the result of blood seeking alternative pathways to return to systemic circulation due to increased pressure within the portal vein?
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Which condition is characterized by the enlargement of the spleen due to fluid and blood backing up from the liver to the spleen?
Which condition is characterized by the enlargement of the spleen due to fluid and blood backing up from the liver to the spleen?
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Why does blood divert away from the liver through collateral vessels in portosystemic shunt?
Why does blood divert away from the liver through collateral vessels in portosystemic shunt?
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Why does a decrease in liver function lead to toxins accumulating in the brain and causing mental deficits?
Why does a decrease in liver function lead to toxins accumulating in the brain and causing mental deficits?
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What is the consequence of excess peritoneal fluid accumulation due to high portal vein pressure?
What is the consequence of excess peritoneal fluid accumulation due to high portal vein pressure?
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