A number of theories have been proposed to explain the development of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis. Some investigators contend that hepatic encephalopathy is a disorder of astrocyte function. Astrocytes account for about one third of the cortical volume.
Mar 10, 2015. College semesters are about 15 weeks long. Most fall semesters begin in September and end in December. Spring semester begins in January and ends in April. This means that in the ânormalâ academic year, students are in classes for approximately six months.
Answers. Best Answer: It depends on how long each semester is at any particular school. For example, at the university where I work at, a semester is 16 weeks long. Take into consideration holidays, a semester is roughly 75 days long. The length of the semester depends on the school and the observed holidays. Best wishes!