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What is the term for the breakdown of red blood cells?
What is the term for the breakdown of red blood cells?
- Hemolysis (correct)
- Jaundice
- Fluke infection
- Cholelithiasis
Which of the following is a parasitic cause of obstructive jaundice?
Which of the following is a parasitic cause of obstructive jaundice?
- Hemolysis
- Liver flukes (correct)
- Hepatitis
- Gallstones
What is the term for the presence of stones in the gallbladder?
What is the term for the presence of stones in the gallbladder?
- Fluke infection
- Jaundice
- Hemolysis
- Cholelithiasis (correct)
What is the term for the yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes?
What is the term for the yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of obstructive jaundice?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of obstructive jaundice?
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Study Notes
Obstructive Jaundice Causes
- A is not a cause of obstructive jaundice, as jaundice due to hemolysis is a type of hemolytic jaundice, not obstructive jaundice.
- Choleliths (gallstones) are a cause of obstructive jaundice, as they can block the bile ducts.
- Liver flukes are a cause of obstructive jaundice, as they can also block the bile ducts.
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Identify the correct cause of obstructive jaundice among the given options. This quiz is useful for medical students and healthcare professionals.
