If a patient's liver develops cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis C, which consequence follows regarding blood flow?

💡 Explanation

Cirrhosis involves fibrosis and nodule formation, increasing resistance to blood flow through the liver. This causes portal hypertension because blood backs up into the portal vein rather than flowing freely; therefore, portal hypertension develops rather than improved outflow or perfusion.

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