A professor has taught the students about the sources of increased ammonia in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. What statement by a student indicates the professor should review this material?
a. End products of intestinal protein digestion are sources of increased ammonia.
b. Digested blood leaking from ruptured varices is a source of increased ammonia.
c. Accumulation of short-chain fatty acids are a source of increased ammonia.
d. Ammonia-forming bacteria in the colon are sources of increased ammonia.
Ans: c. Accumulation of short-chain fatty acids are a source of increased ammonia.
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