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What causes portal hypertension?

A. Obstruction of the liver, leading to blood backing up in the portal system
B. Obstruction of the pancreas, leading to blood backing up in the portal system
C. Obstruction of the gallbladder, leading to blood backing up in the portal system
D. Obstruction of the kidneys, leading to blood backing up in the portal system



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Final answer:

Portal hypertension is caused by liver cirrhosis leading to obstruction of blood flow through the liver.


Explanation:

Portal hypertension is primarily caused by cirrhosis of the liver, which results in obstruction of blood flow through the liver. This condition leads to portal systemic anastomoses (shunts) developing, allowing blood from the intestinal veins to bypass the liver and return to the heart without undergoing detoxification.


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