Causes of Obstructive Jaundice
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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?

  • Hemolysis
  • Liver flukes (correct)
  • Hepatitis
  • Gallstones
  • 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?

    <p>Jaundice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of obstructive jaundice?

    <p>Hemolysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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