Cirrhosis causes intrahepatic portal hypertension in children as a result of:
A)fibrosis increasing resistance to blood flow within the portal system.
B)increased pressure from the twisting of the common bile ducts.
C)development of collateral circulation within the portal system.
D)shunting of fluid to the spleen or abdomen.

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Cirrhosis is the excessive formation of fibrous tissue in response to inflammation and tissue damage. The complications of cirrhosis in children are the same as those in adults: portal hypertension, the opening of collateral vessels between the portal and systemic veins, and varices.

Cirrhosis Causes Intrahepatic Portal Hypertension in Children as a Result