Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is hepatitis and how does it affect the liver?
What is hepatitis and how does it affect the liver?
Hepatitis is liver inflammation that can harm the liver and impair its ability to function.
Differentiate between acute and chronic hepatitis.
Differentiate between acute and chronic hepatitis.
Acute hepatitis refers to short-term infections, while chronic hepatitis involves long-term infections.
What is the cause of acute hepatitis infections?
What is the cause of acute hepatitis infections?
Acute hepatitis infections are caused by specific forms of hepatitis viruses.
How can inflammation impact the liver's functionality?
How can inflammation impact the liver's functionality?
Can other forms of hepatitis cause acute infections?
Can other forms of hepatitis cause acute infections?
Flashcards
Hepatitis definition
Hepatitis definition
Inflammation of the liver.
Acute Hepatitis
Acute Hepatitis
Short-term liver infection.
Chronic Hepatitis
Chronic Hepatitis
Long-term liver infection.
Inflammation
Inflammation
Signup and view all the flashcards
Liver function impact
Liver function impact
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Liver Inflammation
- Liver inflammation is known as hepatitis
- Swelling of damaged or infected bodily tissues is called inflammation
- Inflammation can damage the liver, affecting its function
Types of Hepatitis
- Two types of hepatitis infections exist: acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term)
- Only acute hepatitis infections are caused by specific types of hepatitis
- Other types can cause persistent or acute infections
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
