Which statement is false?
A) In hepatic encephalopathy, insufficient levels of sulfur compounds and short-chain fatty acids in brain cells are thought to disturb brain function.
B) The symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy can be reversed.
C) Hepatic encephalopathy can lead to amnesia, seizures, and hepatic coma.
D) One theory of the etiology of encephalopathy is that brain neurotransmitters are altered by increased ratios of aromatic to branched-chain amino acids in brain tissue.
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