18 Questions
What is the principal pigment in bile?
Bile pigments
Which of the following is a function of Kupffer cells in the liver?
Cellular engulfment and phagocytosis
What biological function is responsible for the ability of bile acids to form micelles?
Excretion
Which of the following is NOT synthesized by the liver?
Carbohydrates
What is the most common cause of gallstones?
High lipid levels
Which nutrient does the liver store and release in the body?
Carbohydrates
What is the most common cause of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia in adults?
Blockade of major bile ducts
Which type of jaundice is often found in newborns due to high levels of free bilirubin?
Physiological jaundice
What is the primary method used to treat newborn infants with jaundice?
Phototherapy
In jaundice, what does phototherapy help convert bilirubin into for excretion?
Water-soluble photoisomer form
Which type of bilirubin is primarily increased in prehepatic jaundice?
Unconjugated bilirubin
What is the normal concentration range for free bilirubin in the blood?
$0.5-1.0$ mg/dL
What is the primary function of the liver in relation to carbohydrates?
Synthesizes glycogen for storage
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver in relation to proteins?
Production of Immunoglobulins
What is the significance of the 'First Pass' effect in relation to liver function?
It allows substances absorbed in the GI tract to pass through the liver first
In liver cirrhosis, what happens to the liver?
It undergoes permanent scarring
Which of the following best describes the difference between free and conjugated bilirubin?
Free bilirubin is unconjugated, while conjugated bilirubin is modified for excretion
Which enzyme dysfunction leads to a buildup of unconjugated bilirubin in hepatocytes?
UDPGT1A1
Test your knowledge on liver function tests in Chemical Chemistry 2 course. Learn about the liver's location, functions, bile composition, and more in this quiz.
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