Liver Anatomy and Function Quiz

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Where is the liver located in the body?

Left lumbar region

Right iliac fossa

Epigastric region

right hypochondrium (correct)

How many lobes is the liver divided into?

5

6

3

4 (correct)

What supplies the liver with blood?

Hepatic vein

Pulmonary vein

Hepatic artery (correct)

Renal artery

What is a function of the liver?

Excretion of urea Signup and view all the answers

What does liver disease do?

Interferes with liver functions Signup and view all the answers

Which is an infectious cause of liver disease?

Viral Hepatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the average incubation period for hepatitis B?

75 days Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people with chronically infected hepatitis C will develop liver cirrhosis within 20 years?

15-30% Signup and view all the answers

How is hepatitis C transmitted?

Through contact with infected blood or body fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk of obstructive jaundice in surgery?

Bleeding due to vitamin K malabsorption Signup and view all the answers

Why is general anesthesia not recommended for people with liver disease?

Due to impairment of detoxification Signup and view all the answers

What can be seen with liver disease due to Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)?

Secondary Sjogren’s syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What are two risk factors for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?

Type II diabetes and High blood pressure (HBP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between acute and chronic liver disease?

Acute liver disease is short-term and compensated, while chronic liver disease is long-term and decompensated. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about the causes of acute liver disease?

It is mainly caused by bacterial infections. Signup and view all the answers

How can bilirubin blood content be normally reduced?

By secreting it as bile into the small intestines. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of post-hepatic jaundice?

It results from conditions affecting the gallbladder or bile ducts. Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical dental complications of jaundice that patients may experience?

Dental hypoplasia Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario can lead to an increased cross-infection risk related to liver disease?

Delayed wound healing Signup and view all the answers

How does the need for a liver transplant impact dental procedures for patients?

It increases the possibility of allergic reactions to dental materials. Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential indication for liver transplant in individuals with liver failure?

Increased ascites Signup and view all the answers