In patients with cirrhosis, the restricted blood flow within the liver stimulates the release of ____ in nearby arterioles, which leads to a greater volume of portal blood.

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The restricted blood flow within the liver in cirrhosis stimulates the release of vasodilators in nearby arterioles, which leads to a greater volume of portal blood. This increased blood flow can contribute to the development of portal hypertension. Bile acids, insulin, and pancreatic enzymes do not play a direct role in this process.

In Patients with Cirrhosis, the Restricted Blood Flow Within the Liver