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What is the normal total serum bilirubin level range?
What is the normal total serum bilirubin level range?
- 0.8-1.3 mg/dl
- 0.3-1.2 mg/dl (correct)
- 1.0-2.0 mg/dl
- 0.5-1.5 mg/dl
What is an early sign of Wilson's disease?
What is an early sign of Wilson's disease?
- Acute hepatitis
- Decreased ceruloplasmin levels (correct)
- Parkinsonism
- Hepatosplenomegaly
What causes Dubin-Johnson syndrome?
What causes Dubin-Johnson syndrome?
- Blockage of bile flow
- Viral hepatitis
- Deficiency in MRP2 (correct)
- Excessive copper accumulation
What is the primary function of ATP7B in the liver?
What is the primary function of ATP7B in the liver?
Which condition can lead to dark urine and dark liver?
Which condition can lead to dark urine and dark liver?
What is a common cause of increase in both unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin in the blood?
What is a common cause of increase in both unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin in the blood?
Which tissue does free copper primarily accumulate in Wilson's disease?
Which tissue does free copper primarily accumulate in Wilson's disease?
What complications can arise from obstructive jaundice?
What complications can arise from obstructive jaundice?
Which symptom is NOT associated with hepatic encephalopathy?
Which symptom is NOT associated with hepatic encephalopathy?
What can trigger renal vasoconstriction leading to hepatorenal failure in cirrhosis?
What can trigger renal vasoconstriction leading to hepatorenal failure in cirrhosis?
How does phototherapy help in treating physiologic jaundice of newborns?
How does phototherapy help in treating physiologic jaundice of newborns?
What is the consequence of low liver function in hepatic encephalopathy?
What is the consequence of low liver function in hepatic encephalopathy?
In cirrhosis, what happens to estrogen metabolism with liver damage?
In cirrhosis, what happens to estrogen metabolism with liver damage?
What causes the yellow discoloration of skin and eyes in jaundice?
What causes the yellow discoloration of skin and eyes in jaundice?
In compensated cirrhosis, what is the characteristic of the liver?
In compensated cirrhosis, what is the characteristic of the liver?
What is a common symptom of decompensated cirrhosis?
What is a common symptom of decompensated cirrhosis?
How does hepatorenal failure progress from changes in portal flow?
How does hepatorenal failure progress from changes in portal flow?
'Asterixis', characterized by tremoring or jerky hands when outstretched, is a symptom of which complication?
'Asterixis', characterized by tremoring or jerky hands when outstretched, is a symptom of which complication?
'Palmar erythema', a condition seen in cirrhosis, is a result of what physiological process?
'Palmar erythema', a condition seen in cirrhosis, is a result of what physiological process?
What is the main cause of liver cirrhosis as discussed in the text?
What is the main cause of liver cirrhosis as discussed in the text?
What are considered the most common risk factors for liver cirrhosis based on the text?
What are considered the most common risk factors for liver cirrhosis based on the text?
What does the presence of regenerative nodules, fibrotic tissue, and collagen indicate in liver pathology?
What does the presence of regenerative nodules, fibrotic tissue, and collagen indicate in liver pathology?
How does liver cirrhosis contribute to the development of jaundice?
How does liver cirrhosis contribute to the development of jaundice?
What role do hepatic stellate cells (HSC) play in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis?
What role do hepatic stellate cells (HSC) play in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis?
In liver cirrhosis, how does the accumulation of fibrotic tissue affect blood flow in the liver?
In liver cirrhosis, how does the accumulation of fibrotic tissue affect blood flow in the liver?
Which factor contributes to activating hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in injured liver tissues?
Which factor contributes to activating hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in injured liver tissues?
What distinguishes liver cirrhosis from end-stage liver disease?
What distinguishes liver cirrhosis from end-stage liver disease?
What happens to hepatic stellate cells (HSC) when they are activated?
What happens to hepatic stellate cells (HSC) when they are activated?
How does chronic inflammation in liver cirrhosis contribute to scar tissue formation?
How does chronic inflammation in liver cirrhosis contribute to scar tissue formation?
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