Most people in hepatic coma experience all of the following except:

a. elevated blood ammonia levels.
b. increased levels of branched-chain amino acids.
c. an accumulation of potentially toxic compounds in the brain.
d. elevated aromatic amino acid concentrations.


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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