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Which enzyme is present in biliary epithelium?
Which enzyme is present in biliary epithelium?
- Pepsin
- Alkaline phosphatase (correct)
- Amylase
- Lipase
What is a test of hepatocyte function that can be affected by increased ammonia levels?
What is a test of hepatocyte function that can be affected by increased ammonia levels?
- Insulin production
- Hemoglobin concentration
- Glycogen level
- Prothrombin time (correct)
What is a complication associated with cholestasis?
What is a complication associated with cholestasis?
- Osteoporosis
- Jaundice (correct)
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
Which histologic feature is characteristic of liver cirrhosis?
Which histologic feature is characteristic of liver cirrhosis?
What occurs in cholestasis as a result of hepatocyte swelling?
What occurs in cholestasis as a result of hepatocyte swelling?
Which liver condition results from irreversible end-stage chronic liver disease?
Which liver condition results from irreversible end-stage chronic liver disease?
What is the main cause of hepatocytes swelling?
What is the main cause of hepatocytes swelling?
Which type of necrosis is characterized by poorly staining mummified hepatocytes with shadows of cells?
Which type of necrosis is characterized by poorly staining mummified hepatocytes with shadows of cells?
What causes yellowish discoloration of skin & sclera in jaundice?
What causes yellowish discoloration of skin & sclera in jaundice?
What happens in Kernicterus?
What happens in Kernicterus?
How is unconjugated bilirubin different from conjugated bilirubin?
How is unconjugated bilirubin different from conjugated bilirubin?
Which lab test can evaluate conjugated bilirubin specifically?
Which lab test can evaluate conjugated bilirubin specifically?
What is a major etiologic association for the development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)?
What is a major etiologic association for the development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)?
In what percentage of cases does Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) occur without cirrhosis?
In what percentage of cases does Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) occur without cirrhosis?
Which toxin, produced by certain fungi, is mentioned as a cause for mutation in p53 leading to Hepatocellular Carcinoma?
Which toxin, produced by certain fungi, is mentioned as a cause for mutation in p53 leading to Hepatocellular Carcinoma?
What is the male-to-female ratio for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) between 20 - 40 years?
What is the male-to-female ratio for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) between 20 - 40 years?
Which condition is mentioned as a cause for accumulation of iron inside hepatocytes, contributing to Hepatocellular Carcinoma?
Which condition is mentioned as a cause for accumulation of iron inside hepatocytes, contributing to Hepatocellular Carcinoma?
In which setting does Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) almost exclusively occur in patients with HCV according to the text?
In which setting does Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) almost exclusively occur in patients with HCV according to the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH)?
What is the most common site of origin for metastatic carcinomas in the liver?
What is the most common site of origin for metastatic carcinomas in the liver?
Which of the following is a characteristic of liver cell dysplasia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of liver cell dysplasia?
Which of the following is a benign epithelial neoplasm of the liver?
Which of the following is a benign epithelial neoplasm of the liver?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nodular regenerative hyperplasia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nodular regenerative hyperplasia?
Which of the following is a malignant non-epithelial neoplasm of the liver?
Which of the following is a malignant non-epithelial neoplasm of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)?
What is the median survival for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)?
What is the median survival for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)?
Which of the following factors is associated with a better prognosis for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)?
Which of the following factors is associated with a better prognosis for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)?
What is the most effective treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) mentioned in the text?
What is the most effective treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) mentioned in the text?
What is the length of the pancreas mentioned in the text?
What is the length of the pancreas mentioned in the text?
Where does the pancreatic duct empty into, according to the text?
Where does the pancreatic duct empty into, according to the text?
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