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Hepatitis A is preventable with a vaccine.
Hepatitis A is preventable with a vaccine.
True
Hepatitis B can only be transmitted through childbirth.
Hepatitis B can only be transmitted through childbirth.
False
Cirrhosis can occur due to direct damage to hepatocytes.
Cirrhosis can occur due to direct damage to hepatocytes.
True
Hepatitis C generates mutant viruses due to the slow progression of the disease.
Hepatitis C generates mutant viruses due to the slow progression of the disease.
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Increasing age is not associated with a more rapid progression of liver disease.
Increasing age is not associated with a more rapid progression of liver disease.
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Hepatitis E commonly occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Hepatitis E commonly occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy.
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Liver biopsy is the most accurate test available to diagnose liver pathology.
Liver biopsy is the most accurate test available to diagnose liver pathology.
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Ultrasound is the only imaging modality used to measure the speed of processes through the liver.
Ultrasound is the only imaging modality used to measure the speed of processes through the liver.
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Cirrhosis is more likely to develop in individuals with steatohepatitis than in those with steatosis.
Cirrhosis is more likely to develop in individuals with steatohepatitis than in those with steatosis.
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Elevated AFP concentrations are present in about 50% of cases for the diagnosis of hepatitis.
Elevated AFP concentrations are present in about 50% of cases for the diagnosis of hepatitis.
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Surrogate tests are considered the gold standard for evaluating liver pathology.
Surrogate tests are considered the gold standard for evaluating liver pathology.
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Individuals with heavy alcohol use, older age, and elevated serum transaminases are less likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma.
Individuals with heavy alcohol use, older age, and elevated serum transaminases are less likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma.
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The hepatic artery supplies deoxygenated blood to the liver.
The hepatic artery supplies deoxygenated blood to the liver.
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The portal vein brings blood to the liver from the small intestine and spleen.
The portal vein brings blood to the liver from the small intestine and spleen.
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Jaundice results when bilirubin is stored in the liver.
Jaundice results when bilirubin is stored in the liver.
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Liver enzymes help alter toxins so they can be easily excreted in urine.
Liver enzymes help alter toxins so they can be easily excreted in urine.
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Liver globulins transport substances like glucose and potassium.
Liver globulins transport substances like glucose and potassium.
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Blood tests for liver function can detect injury to hepatocytes and determine cellular integrity.
Blood tests for liver function can detect injury to hepatocytes and determine cellular integrity.
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis is a reversible liver disease.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis is a reversible liver disease.
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Smoking has no impact on the development of Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
Smoking has no impact on the development of Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
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Sarcoidosis always results in symptomatic liver involvement in individuals.
Sarcoidosis always results in symptomatic liver involvement in individuals.
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Reye’s Syndrome primarily affects adults.
Reye’s Syndrome primarily affects adults.
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Gaucher’s Disease progresses rapidly in children.
Gaucher’s Disease progresses rapidly in children.
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Focal Nodular Hyperplasia is a benign liver tumor that always requires surgical resection for treatment.
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia is a benign liver tumor that always requires surgical resection for treatment.
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Portal Vein Thrombosis may lead to portal hypertension and its associated complications.
Portal Vein Thrombosis may lead to portal hypertension and its associated complications.
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Wilson's Disease primarily affects the lungs and kidneys.
Wilson's Disease primarily affects the lungs and kidneys.
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Gilbert's Syndrome is characterized by elevated alkaline phosphatase concentrations.
Gilbert's Syndrome is characterized by elevated alkaline phosphatase concentrations.
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Acute Cholangitis most commonly originates in the stomach or small intestine.
Acute Cholangitis most commonly originates in the stomach or small intestine.
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis is caused by abnormalities in the immune system.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis is caused by abnormalities in the immune system.
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