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What is the primary role of hepatocytes in the liver?
What is the primary role of hepatocytes in the liver?
- Synthesis of liver enzymes
- Production of urobilinogen
- Storage of bile salts
- Functional cells of the liver (correct)
Which of the following statements regarding bilirubin metabolism is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding bilirubin metabolism is correct?
- Unconjugated bilirubin is water-soluble.
- Bilirubin is solely produced from the breakdown of globin.
- Conjugation of bilirubin occurs in the liver. (correct)
- Free bilirubin is excreted in the urine.
Which component of blood supply brings venous drainage from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver?
Which component of blood supply brings venous drainage from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver?
- Hepatic artery
- Common bile duct
- Hepatic duct
- Portal vein (correct)
What happens to conjugated bilirubin in the colon?
What happens to conjugated bilirubin in the colon?
What is the main pathway for bile flow from the liver to the duodenum?
What is the main pathway for bile flow from the liver to the duodenum?
What is a common symptom associated with jaundice?
What is a common symptom associated with jaundice?
Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing cirrhosis?
Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing cirrhosis?
What is a significant characteristic of alcoholic liver disease?
What is a significant characteristic of alcoholic liver disease?
During Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, which symptom may occur?
During Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, which symptom may occur?
Which of the following is a primary treatment approach for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Which of the following is a primary treatment approach for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
What does the term 'ascites' refer to in cirrhosis?
What does the term 'ascites' refer to in cirrhosis?
Which laboratory test is typically used to evaluate liver function in suspected liver disease?
Which laboratory test is typically used to evaluate liver function in suspected liver disease?
Which of the following is a potential complication of end-stage liver disease?
Which of the following is a potential complication of end-stage liver disease?
What is the standard treatment for severe alcoholic hepatitis?
What is the standard treatment for severe alcoholic hepatitis?
What is a characteristic sign of hepatic encephalopathy?
What is a characteristic sign of hepatic encephalopathy?
In cases of jaundice, what typically happens to bilirubin levels in the blood?
In cases of jaundice, what typically happens to bilirubin levels in the blood?
Which of the following is an indication of possible liver dysfunction?
Which of the following is an indication of possible liver dysfunction?
What is the recommended approach for managing symptoms of hepatitis C?
What is the recommended approach for managing symptoms of hepatitis C?
