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What is one of the primary functions of the human liver?
What is one of the primary functions of the human liver?
Where is albumin primarily produced?
Where is albumin primarily produced?
What is the primary function of the hepatic duct?
What is the primary function of the hepatic duct?
What is a unique feature of hepatocytes?
What is a unique feature of hepatocytes?
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What is a characteristic of bilirubin?
What is a characteristic of bilirubin?
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What happens to bilirubin during conjugation?
What happens to bilirubin during conjugation?
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What is bilirubin di-glucuronide?
What is bilirubin di-glucuronide?
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What is the primary site of albumin production in the body?
What is the primary site of albumin production in the body?
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What is the primary location of the urea cycle?
What is the primary location of the urea cycle?
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What is the primary cause of the yellow color of urine?
What is the primary cause of the yellow color of urine?
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Which of the following is a detoxification marker of the liver?
Which of the following is a detoxification marker of the liver?
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What is the primary reason for the brown color of stool?
What is the primary reason for the brown color of stool?
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What is the primary location where ammonia is transferred to?
What is the primary location where ammonia is transferred to?
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What is the primary characteristic of post-hepatic jaundice?
What is the primary characteristic of post-hepatic jaundice?
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What is the primary cause of prehepatic jaundice?
What is the primary cause of prehepatic jaundice?
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What is the color of urobilinogen?
What is the color of urobilinogen?
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What is the primary product of conjugated bilirubin conversion by normal GI bacterial flora?
What is the primary product of conjugated bilirubin conversion by normal GI bacterial flora?
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What is the primary fate of amino nitrogen in protein catabolism?
What is the primary fate of amino nitrogen in protein catabolism?
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What is the product of pyruvate transamination in skeletal muscle in the glucose-alanine cycle?
What is the product of pyruvate transamination in skeletal muscle in the glucose-alanine cycle?
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What is the product of the reaction between carbamoyl phosphate and ornithine in the urea cycle?
What is the product of the reaction between carbamoyl phosphate and ornithine in the urea cycle?
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What are the primary functions of the liver?
What are the primary functions of the liver?
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What is the characteristic of the globulin level in multiple myeloma?
What is the characteristic of the globulin level in multiple myeloma?
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What is the characteristic of plasma ammonia levels in severe hepatocellular disease?
What is the characteristic of plasma ammonia levels in severe hepatocellular disease?
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What is the consequence of drinking too much alcohol over long periods of time?
What is the consequence of drinking too much alcohol over long periods of time?
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What is the most sensitive indicator of jaundice?
What is the most sensitive indicator of jaundice?
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What is the cause of hepatic jaundice?
What is the cause of hepatic jaundice?
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What is the purpose of liver function tests?
What is the purpose of liver function tests?
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What is responsible for the brown color of feces?
What is responsible for the brown color of feces?
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Which organ is responsible for producing albumin?
Which organ is responsible for producing albumin?
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What is NOT a function of the liver?
What is NOT a function of the liver?
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Which vitamin is NOT related to the liver?
Which vitamin is NOT related to the liver?
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What is the primary organ responsible for excreting 80% of the body's nitrogen as urea?
What is the primary organ responsible for excreting 80% of the body's nitrogen as urea?
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What is the byproduct of conjugated bilirubin produced by GI bacterial flora?
What is the byproduct of conjugated bilirubin produced by GI bacterial flora?
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Where is ammonia transported to after protein catabolism?
Where is ammonia transported to after protein catabolism?
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What is the primary function of bile salts?
What is the primary function of bile salts?
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What is the indication of elevated serum alanine transaminase?
What is the indication of elevated serum alanine transaminase?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
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What is the term for a liver disease that occurs when bile is reduced or blocked?
What is the term for a liver disease that occurs when bile is reduced or blocked?
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What is the primary function of ALT and AST?
What is the primary function of ALT and AST?
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