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    What Is the Primary Cause of Esophageal Varices
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What Is the Primary Cause of Esophageal Varices

Question 100

Question 100

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What is the primary cause of esophageal varices?


A) Increased hydrostatic pressure in the veins
B) Alcohol irritating the mucosa
C) Failure to inactivate estrogen
D) Poor nutritional status

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