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Which of the following explains the benefit of lactulose in hepatic encephalopathy?
A- Lactulose antagonize the action of ammonia on hepatic cells
B- Lactulose converts to lactic acid by intestinal bacteria which decreases ammonia
C- Lactulose decreases stress of the liver to produce glucose
D- Lactulose removes circulating toxins from the blood
Which of the following explains the benefit of lactulose in hepatic encephalopathy?
A- Lactulose antagonize the action of ammonia on hepatic cells
B- Lactulose converts to lactic acid by intestinal bacteria which decreases ammonia
C- Lactulose decreases stress of the liver to produce glucose
D- Lactulose removes circulating toxins from the blood