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What is the primary function of Kupffer cells in the liver?
What is the primary function of Kupffer cells in the liver?
- To phagocytose bacteria from the portal system (correct)
- To synthesize glucose from amino acids
- To regulate carbohydrate metabolism
- To store vitamin A
What is the term for the process of breaking down glycogen to obtain glucose?
What is the term for the process of breaking down glycogen to obtain glucose?
- Glycogenesis
- Glycogenolysis (correct)
- Gluconeogenesis
- Glycolysis
What is the primary source of glucose for the liver's metabolic functions?
What is the primary source of glucose for the liver's metabolic functions?
- Gluconeogenesis
- Portal blood
- Hepatic venous blood
- Glycogen stored in the liver (correct)
What is the result of hepatic blood purification by Kupffer cells?
What is the result of hepatic blood purification by Kupffer cells?
What is the role of hepatic stellate cells in the liver?
What is the role of hepatic stellate cells in the liver?
What is impaired in the liver when it is diseased (accumulation of fat, inflammation, or fibrosis)?
What is impaired in the liver when it is diseased (accumulation of fat, inflammation, or fibrosis)?
What is the functional unit of the liver?
What is the functional unit of the liver?
What is the main function of the fenestrations in the endothelial lining of the hepatic sinusoids?
What is the main function of the fenestrations in the endothelial lining of the hepatic sinusoids?
What type of cells reside in the Disse space?
What type of cells reside in the Disse space?
What is the consequence of fibrosis in the liver?
What is the consequence of fibrosis in the liver?
What is the main function of the hepatic sinusoids?
What is the main function of the hepatic sinusoids?
What is the percentage of body weight composed of the liver?
What is the percentage of body weight composed of the liver?
What is the primary reason for the development of ascites in cirrhotic patients?
What is the primary reason for the development of ascites in cirrhotic patients?
What is the consequence of hypersplenism in cirrhotic patients?
What is the consequence of hypersplenism in cirrhotic patients?
What is the primary function of the collateral system in cirrhotic patients?
What is the primary function of the collateral system in cirrhotic patients?
What is the role of growth factors in liver regeneration?
What is the role of growth factors in liver regeneration?
What is the term for the regulation of liver size to meet the individual's hepatic functions?
What is the term for the regulation of liver size to meet the individual's hepatic functions?
What is the primary cell type responsible for liver regeneration?
What is the primary cell type responsible for liver regeneration?
Which coagulation factor is most crucial?
Which coagulation factor is most crucial?
What is the primary function of cytochromes P450 in the liver?
What is the primary function of cytochromes P450 in the liver?
Which zone of the liver has a higher concentration of oxygen and is more involved in gluconeogenesis?
Which zone of the liver has a higher concentration of oxygen and is more involved in gluconeogenesis?
What is the primary substance responsible for the yellowish coloration of skin and mucous membranes in jaundice?
What is the primary substance responsible for the yellowish coloration of skin and mucous membranes in jaundice?
Which of the following vitamins is essential for the synthesis of certain coagulation factors?
Which of the following vitamins is essential for the synthesis of certain coagulation factors?
What is the primary function of the liver in the detoxification process?
What is the primary function of the liver in the detoxification process?
What percentage of the total cardiac output is supplied to the liver?
What percentage of the total cardiac output is supplied to the liver?
What is the normal pressure gradient between the portal and suprahepatic veins in a healthy liver?
What is the normal pressure gradient between the portal and suprahepatic veins in a healthy liver?
What is the consequence of increased liver stiffness due to cirrhosis?
What is the consequence of increased liver stiffness due to cirrhosis?
What is the primary function of Kupffer cells during liver damage?
What is the primary function of Kupffer cells during liver damage?
What is the term for the blood flow from the stomach and intestines seeking a path of lesser resistance due to portal hypertension?
What is the term for the blood flow from the stomach and intestines seeking a path of lesser resistance due to portal hypertension?
What is the most critical location for varices to occur due to portal hypertension?
What is the most critical location for varices to occur due to portal hypertension?
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