Changes in the liver that occur as a result of cirrhosis include:
A) extracellular matrix degradation due to proteolytic activity.
B) decrease in collagen synthesis.
C) inhibition of specialized stellate cells, which depress chemokine release.
D) increased blood flow resulting in liver hypertrophy.

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Extracellular matrix degradation due to proteolytic activity is a characteristic change in the liver that occurs as a result of cirrhosis.

Changes in the Liver That Occur as a Result of Cirrhosis