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Which proteins are mentioned to be produced by the liver during the acute phase reaction?
Which proteins are mentioned to be produced by the liver during the acute phase reaction?
- Insulin & growth hormone
- Fibrinogen & hemoglobin
- Albumin & transferrin (correct)
- Thyroid hormone & cortisol
How does the liver store nutrients?
How does the liver store nutrients?
- As amino acids
- As glycogen (correct)
- As free fatty acids
- As vitamins
What is the liver's role in fat metabolism?
What is the liver's role in fat metabolism?
- Exporting lipids as LDL particles
- Oxidizing fatty acids for energy (correct)
- Storing lipids as triglycerides
- Converting fatty acids to glucose
How is ammonia generated in the liver?
How is ammonia generated in the liver?
Where does bilirubin generation take place?
Where does bilirubin generation take place?
How is unconjugated bilirubin transported in the blood?
How is unconjugated bilirubin transported in the blood?
Which of the following is true about the urea cycle?
Which of the following is true about the urea cycle?
What can lead to an accumulation of bilirubin in the blood?
What can lead to an accumulation of bilirubin in the blood?
What is the main function of plasma proteins with low oncotic pressure?
What is the main function of plasma proteins with low oncotic pressure?
Which of the following plasma proteins is negatively regulated during the acute phase reaction?
Which of the following plasma proteins is negatively regulated during the acute phase reaction?
What is the primary function of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in lipid metabolism?
What is the primary function of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in lipid metabolism?
Ammonia, a by-product of amino acid metabolism, is primarily detoxified in the liver through which process?
Ammonia, a by-product of amino acid metabolism, is primarily detoxified in the liver through which process?
Which of the following is NOT a function of hepatic metabolism of bilirubin?
Which of the following is NOT a function of hepatic metabolism of bilirubin?
What happens to bile salts derived from cholesterol after solubilizing lipids in the small intestine?
What happens to bile salts derived from cholesterol after solubilizing lipids in the small intestine?
In the context of lipid metabolism, what is the main role of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)?
In the context of lipid metabolism, what is the main role of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)?
What is the ultimate destination of urobilinogens produced during bilirubin metabolism?
What is the ultimate destination of urobilinogens produced during bilirubin metabolism?
What is the liver's role in fat metabolism?
What is the liver's role in fat metabolism?
How does the liver metabolize ammonia?
How does the liver metabolize ammonia?
Which statement accurately describes bilirubin metabolism in the liver?
Which statement accurately describes bilirubin metabolism in the liver?
What types of plasma proteins does the liver manufacture?
What types of plasma proteins does the liver manufacture?
What can cause lactic acidosis according to the text?
What can cause lactic acidosis according to the text?
How does the liver maintain normal blood glucose levels?
How does the liver maintain normal blood glucose levels?
What role do insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone play in blood glucose regulation?
What role do insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone play in blood glucose regulation?
What contributes to excessive muscle glycolysis according to the text?
What contributes to excessive muscle glycolysis according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of bile?
Which of the following is NOT a component of bile?
What is the primary function of urobilinogens in the body?
What is the primary function of urobilinogens in the body?
How do liver enzymes contribute to drug metabolism?
How do liver enzymes contribute to drug metabolism?
What is the role of bile salts in fat absorption?
What is the role of bile salts in fat absorption?
Which of the following is true about the color of urobilinogens?
Which of the following is true about the color of urobilinogens?
What is the primary function of cytochrome P-450 system in drug metabolism?
What is the primary function of cytochrome P-450 system in drug metabolism?
What happens to bile salts after aiding in fat absorption?
What happens to bile salts after aiding in fat absorption?
Which of the following statements is true about bilirubin metabolism?
Which of the following statements is true about bilirubin metabolism?
What is the primary function of ALT in the liver?
What is the primary function of ALT in the liver?
Which enzyme is used to confirm that elevated ALP is specifically from liver or biliary tree damage?
Which enzyme is used to confirm that elevated ALP is specifically from liver or biliary tree damage?
What does an elevated INR in liver disease indicate?
What does an elevated INR in liver disease indicate?
Which condition can lead to thrombocytopenia due to splenomegaly?
Which condition can lead to thrombocytopenia due to splenomegaly?
What role does the liver play in systemic catabolic states?
What role does the liver play in systemic catabolic states?
What factor regulates enzyme expression and activity related to liver metabolism?
What factor regulates enzyme expression and activity related to liver metabolism?
In liver cirrhosis, what can elevated levels of bilirubin indicate?
In liver cirrhosis, what can elevated levels of bilirubin indicate?
What is the primary role of albumin produced by the liver?
What is the primary role of albumin produced by the liver?
What is the primary function of the urobilinogens produced during bilirubin metabolism?
What is the primary function of the urobilinogens produced during bilirubin metabolism?
In systemic catabolic states, what role does the liver play in maintaining normal blood glucose levels?
In systemic catabolic states, what role does the liver play in maintaining normal blood glucose levels?
Which of the following describes a function of hepatic metabolism of bilirubin?
Which of the following describes a function of hepatic metabolism of bilirubin?
How does the liver primarily store nutrients?
How does the liver primarily store nutrients?
Which process does the liver primarily use to metabolize ammonia?
Which process does the liver primarily use to metabolize ammonia?
What is the main function of plasma proteins produced during an acute phase reaction with low oncotic pressure?
What is the main function of plasma proteins produced during an acute phase reaction with low oncotic pressure?
How does the liver contribute to maintaining normal blood glucose levels?
How does the liver contribute to maintaining normal blood glucose levels?
What is the major role of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) in lipid metabolism?
What is the major role of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) in lipid metabolism?
How is ammonia, generated during amino acid metabolism, detoxified in the liver?
How is ammonia, generated during amino acid metabolism, detoxified in the liver?
What is the primary function of hepatocytes in bilirubin metabolism in the liver?
What is the primary function of hepatocytes in bilirubin metabolism in the liver?
Which process enables the liver to detoxify ammonia into urea?
Which process enables the liver to detoxify ammonia into urea?
What is the main role of the liver in storing nutrients?
What is the main role of the liver in storing nutrients?
What is the fate of conjugated bilirubin once it is produced in the liver?
What is the fate of conjugated bilirubin once it is produced in the liver?
Which proteins are predominantly synthesized by the liver during the acute phase reaction described in the text?
Which proteins are predominantly synthesized by the liver during the acute phase reaction described in the text?
In case of urea cycle dysfunction leading to ammonia accumulation, what symptoms may manifest according to the text?
In case of urea cycle dysfunction leading to ammonia accumulation, what symptoms may manifest according to the text?
How does the liver regulate blood glucose levels?
How does the liver regulate blood glucose levels?
What is a potential consequence of liver failure regarding glucose production?
What is a potential consequence of liver failure regarding glucose production?
Under what conditions does the liver metabolize triglycerides into ketone bodies?
Under what conditions does the liver metabolize triglycerides into ketone bodies?
Which statement accurately describes the liver's role in amino acid metabolism?
Which statement accurately describes the liver's role in amino acid metabolism?
How does liver failure contribute to lactic acidosis?
How does liver failure contribute to lactic acidosis?
What is the consequence of liver failure on plasma protein production?
What is the consequence of liver failure on plasma protein production?
Which process is negatively impacted in the liver during lactic acidosis?
Which process is negatively impacted in the liver during lactic acidosis?
What is a potential outcome of impaired plasma protein production by the liver?
What is a potential outcome of impaired plasma protein production by the liver?
Which enzyme is liver-specific and can be used as a marker for hepatocellular injury?
Which enzyme is liver-specific and can be used as a marker for hepatocellular injury?
What is the primary function of ammonia metabolism in the liver?
What is the primary function of ammonia metabolism in the liver?
In systemic anabolic states, what is the liver responsible for primarily?
In systemic anabolic states, what is the liver responsible for primarily?
How does the liver contribute to maintaining normal blood glucose levels?
How does the liver contribute to maintaining normal blood glucose levels?
Which factor plays a crucial role in regulating enzyme expression and activity related to liver metabolism?
Which factor plays a crucial role in regulating enzyme expression and activity related to liver metabolism?
Which plasma protein is primarily involved in hepatic cell signaling?
Which plasma protein is primarily involved in hepatic cell signaling?
What does an elevated INR in liver disease often indicate?
What does an elevated INR in liver disease often indicate?
What is the main function of storing nutrients in the liver?
What is the main function of storing nutrients in the liver?
Which enzyme confirms that elevated ALP is specifically from liver or biliary tree damage?
Which enzyme confirms that elevated ALP is specifically from liver or biliary tree damage?
Which process is essential for synthesizing bile salts from cholesterol?
Which process is essential for synthesizing bile salts from cholesterol?
In systemic catabolic states, what is the primary function of the liver?
In systemic catabolic states, what is the primary function of the liver?
What is the primary role of plasma proteins synthesized by the liver during acute phase reactions?
What is the primary role of plasma proteins synthesized by the liver during acute phase reactions?
Which marker indicates damage to the biliary tree and helps confirm that ALP elevation is from liver or biliary tree injury?
Which marker indicates damage to the biliary tree and helps confirm that ALP elevation is from liver or biliary tree injury?
What contributes to the color of feces and urine due to the metabolism of bilirubin?
What contributes to the color of feces and urine due to the metabolism of bilirubin?
