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.
Thus, as a full-time student taking 15 credits (usually five courses), it would take approximately 14 to 16 weeks depending on the schools semester schedule. Typically, the semesters run September through December for the Fall semester, and January through mid May for the Spring semester.+ 25 others found this useful.hus, as a full-time student taking 15 credits (usually five courses), it would take approximately 14 to 16 weeks depending on the schools semester schedule. Typically, the semesters run September through December for the Fall semester, and January through mid May for the Spring semester. + 25 others found this useful.