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Which class of jaundice is characterized by disorders of bilirubin conjugation, disorders of bilirubin transport, and hepatocellular injury or destruction?
Which class of jaundice is characterized by disorders of bilirubin conjugation, disorders of bilirubin transport, and hepatocellular injury or destruction?
What is the most common cause of post-hepatic jaundice?
What is the most common cause of post-hepatic jaundice?
In which class of jaundice does the patient manifest hyperbilirubinemia with bilirubinuria and dark urine?
In which class of jaundice does the patient manifest hyperbilirubinemia with bilirubinuria and dark urine?
What results in clay-colored stool due to lack of bile?
What results in clay-colored stool due to lack of bile?
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Which condition leads to increased levels of conjugated bilirubin, urinary bilirubin, ALP, GGT, total bilirubin, and unconjugated bilirubin?
Which condition leads to increased levels of conjugated bilirubin, urinary bilirubin, ALP, GGT, total bilirubin, and unconjugated bilirubin?
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Which class of jaundice has abnormality outside the liver but normal function inside the liver?
Which class of jaundice has abnormality outside the liver but normal function inside the liver?
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What is the principal pigment in bile?
What is the principal pigment in bile?
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Which bile acids are most common in humans?
Which bile acids are most common in humans?
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What liver disorder results from mutations in the gene encoding UDP glucuronyl transferase?
What liver disorder results from mutations in the gene encoding UDP glucuronyl transferase?
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Which syndrome presents with a buildup of unconjugated bilirubin in hepatocytes and serum?
Which syndrome presents with a buildup of unconjugated bilirubin in hepatocytes and serum?
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What liver function plays a role as a gatekeeper between the circulation and absorbed substances?
What liver function plays a role as a gatekeeper between the circulation and absorbed substances?
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Which liver process converts insoluble lipids to soluble forms?
Which liver process converts insoluble lipids to soluble forms?
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Which liver dysfunction is characterized by scar tissue replacing normal healthy liver tissue?
Which liver dysfunction is characterized by scar tissue replacing normal healthy liver tissue?
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Which liver disorder is typically found mostly in children and is often preceded by a viral syndrome?
Which liver disorder is typically found mostly in children and is often preceded by a viral syndrome?
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What is the primary factor that leads to the formation of toxins in Alcoholic Liver Disease?
What is the primary factor that leads to the formation of toxins in Alcoholic Liver Disease?
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Which liver dysfunction is often associated with profuse vomiting and neurological impairment?
Which liver dysfunction is often associated with profuse vomiting and neurological impairment?
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In which stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease do patients show moderate elevations of AST, ALT, and GGT along with decreased albumin and prolonged PT?
In which stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease do patients show moderate elevations of AST, ALT, and GGT along with decreased albumin and prolonged PT?
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Which virus causes hepatitis with an incubation period of 2-6 weeks and is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
Which virus causes hepatitis with an incubation period of 2-6 weeks and is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
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What accounts for a significant portion of acute liver failure due to its impact on drug metabolism?
What accounts for a significant portion of acute liver failure due to its impact on drug metabolism?
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Which stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease shows the mildest form and has elevations of AST, ALT, GGT, with complete recovery possible if the causative agent is removed?
Which stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease shows the mildest form and has elevations of AST, ALT, GGT, with complete recovery possible if the causative agent is removed?
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What symptom is common in both Hepatitis and Alcoholic Liver Disease?
What symptom is common in both Hepatitis and Alcoholic Liver Disease?
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