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What does the abnormal result of the BSP dye test indicate?
What does the abnormal result of the BSP dye test indicate?
- Normal biliary obstruction
- Decrease in lipids synthesis
- Defective hepatic blood flow (correct)
- Normal liver function
Which substances may be assessed through prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time in patients with cirrhosis?
Which substances may be assessed through prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time in patients with cirrhosis?
- Lipids & lipoproteins
- Some coagulation factors (correct)
- Albumin
- Serum total protein
What is indicated by an increased concentration of serum bilirubin and bile acids in circulation?
What is indicated by an increased concentration of serum bilirubin and bile acids in circulation?
- Improvement in liver excretory function
- Normal liver function
- Impaired metabolic liver function (correct)
- Enhanced liver metabolism
Which of the following substances is NOT metabolized in the liver?
Which of the following substances is NOT metabolized in the liver?
What is the purpose of the Indocyanine Green clearance test?
What is the purpose of the Indocyanine Green clearance test?
What may decreased levels of lipids & lipoproteins in cirrhosis patients indicate?
What may decreased levels of lipids & lipoproteins in cirrhosis patients indicate?
Which test is used for the measurement of rate of exogenous substance clearance for substances like aminopyrine, lidocaine, and caffeine?
Which test is used for the measurement of rate of exogenous substance clearance for substances like aminopyrine, lidocaine, and caffeine?
What is a possible indication when there is a decrease in serum total protein and albumin in cirrhosis patients?
What is a possible indication when there is a decrease in serum total protein and albumin in cirrhosis patients?
Which enzyme is specifically mentioned to be high in hepatocytes and can leak into plasma in cases of liver injury?
Which enzyme is specifically mentioned to be high in hepatocytes and can leak into plasma in cases of liver injury?
What is the principle behind the determination of serum cholesterol levels?
What is the principle behind the determination of serum cholesterol levels?
Which test measures the rate of excretion following ingestion/intravenous injection of galactose?
Which test measures the rate of excretion following ingestion/intravenous injection of galactose?
Which enzyme is associated with altered lipoprotein metabolism in patients with liver obstructive disease?
Which enzyme is associated with altered lipoprotein metabolism in patients with liver obstructive disease?
Which enzyme is critical in determining the cellular location and patterns of enzyme change in various types of liver disease?
Which enzyme is critical in determining the cellular location and patterns of enzyme change in various types of liver disease?
What type of metabolism test can be useful for diagnosis and monitoring of liver damage?
What type of metabolism test can be useful for diagnosis and monitoring of liver damage?
In drug metabolism, what is measured to determine the rate of metabolism?
In drug metabolism, what is measured to determine the rate of metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of jaundice in Gilbert Syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of jaundice in Gilbert Syndrome?
What is the half-life of LD (LD 4 and 5)?
What is the half-life of LD (LD 4 and 5)?
What is the most common cause of jaundice in adolescence or early adulthood?
What is the most common cause of jaundice in adolescence or early adulthood?
Which condition is associated with elevated levels of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)?
Which condition is associated with elevated levels of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)?
Which type of bilirubin is typically elevated in Gilbert Syndrome?
Which type of bilirubin is typically elevated in Gilbert Syndrome?
Which type of liver disease is Anti-mitochondrial antibody commonly associated with?
Which type of liver disease is Anti-mitochondrial antibody commonly associated with?
What is the effect of insertion of an extra TA sequence in the UGT1A1 promoter in Gilbert Syndrome?
What is the effect of insertion of an extra TA sequence in the UGT1A1 promoter in Gilbert Syndrome?
What is the main diagnostic importance of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing?
What is the main diagnostic importance of Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing?
Which of the following is a feature that helps distinguish Gilbert Syndrome from chronic hepatitis?
Which of the following is a feature that helps distinguish Gilbert Syndrome from chronic hepatitis?
Which gender has a higher incidence of Anti-mitochondrial antibody-related liver disease?
Which gender has a higher incidence of Anti-mitochondrial antibody-related liver disease?
What is the primary method used in laboratory testing to measure bilirubin levels in Gilbert Syndrome?
What is the primary method used in laboratory testing to measure bilirubin levels in Gilbert Syndrome?
Which type of liver condition involves destruction of both intrahepatic and extrahepatic ducts?
Which type of liver condition involves destruction of both intrahepatic and extrahepatic ducts?
Why are individuals with Gilbert Syndrome predisposed to acetaminophen toxicity?
Why are individuals with Gilbert Syndrome predisposed to acetaminophen toxicity?
Which liver disease is characterized by fibrosis of bile canaliculi, collagen production, and necrosis?
Which liver disease is characterized by fibrosis of bile canaliculi, collagen production, and necrosis?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia seen in Gilbert Syndrome?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia seen in Gilbert Syndrome?
Which enzyme has the longest half-life among the options provided?
Which enzyme has the longest half-life among the options provided?
What is the main cause of jaundice in newborn babies as discussed in the text?
What is the main cause of jaundice in newborn babies as discussed in the text?
Why are premature infants more susceptible to jaundice related to unconjugated bilirubin?
Why are premature infants more susceptible to jaundice related to unconjugated bilirubin?
How does exposure to pregnanediol and NEFA in breastmilk contribute to jaundice in newborns?
How does exposure to pregnanediol and NEFA in breastmilk contribute to jaundice in newborns?
What is the consequence of high levels of unconjugated bilirubin build-up in newborns?
What is the consequence of high levels of unconjugated bilirubin build-up in newborns?
Why is ultraviolet radiation used as a treatment for jaundice in newborns?
Why is ultraviolet radiation used as a treatment for jaundice in newborns?
How does beta-glucuronidase in meconium contribute to jaundice development in newborns?
How does beta-glucuronidase in meconium contribute to jaundice development in newborns?
What role does aspirin ingestion play in increasing the risk of kernicterus in newborns?
What role does aspirin ingestion play in increasing the risk of kernicterus in newborns?
What is the mechanism by which exchange transfusion helps in treating extreme cases of jaundice in newborns?
What is the mechanism by which exchange transfusion helps in treating extreme cases of jaundice in newborns?
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