21 Questions
Where is the liver located in the body?
right hypochondrium
How many lobes is the liver divided into?
4
What supplies the liver with blood?
Hepatic artery
What is a function of the liver?
Excretion of urea
What does liver disease do?
Interferes with liver functions
Which is an infectious cause of liver disease?
Viral Hepatitis
What is the average incubation period for hepatitis B?
75 days
What percentage of people with chronically infected hepatitis C will develop liver cirrhosis within 20 years?
15-30%
How is hepatitis C transmitted?
Through contact with infected blood or body fluids
What is the main risk of obstructive jaundice in surgery?
Bleeding due to vitamin K malabsorption
Why is general anesthesia not recommended for people with liver disease?
Due to impairment of detoxification
What can be seen with liver disease due to Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)?
Secondary Sjogren’s syndrome
What are two risk factors for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Type II diabetes and High blood pressure (HBP)
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.
What is a common misconception about the causes of acute liver disease?
It is mainly caused by bacterial infections.
How can bilirubin blood content be normally reduced?
By secreting it as bile into the small intestines.
What is a characteristic of post-hepatic jaundice?
It results from conditions affecting the gallbladder or bile ducts.
What are the typical dental complications of jaundice that patients may experience?
Dental hypoplasia
Which scenario can lead to an increased cross-infection risk related to liver disease?
Delayed wound healing
How does the need for a liver transplant impact dental procedures for patients?
It increases the possibility of allergic reactions to dental materials.
What could be a potential indication for liver transplant in individuals with liver failure?
Increased ascites
Test your knowledge on the location, lobes, blood supply, and functions of the liver with this quiz. Questions cover topics like the divisions of the liver, its blood supply, and its roles in metabolism and production of essential proteins.
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