Liver Diseases and Functions Quiz
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What can cause unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?

  • Reduced hepatic uptake of bilirubin
  • Excessive production of bilirubin (correct)
  • Impaired extrahepatic bile flow
  • Impaired conjugation of bilirubin
  • Which mechanism produces predominantly conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?

  • Impaired extrahepatic bile flow (correct)
  • Impaired conjugation of bilirubin
  • Excessive production of bilirubin
  • Reduced hepatic uptake of bilirubin
  • What is the primary source of normal bilirubin production?

  • Metabolism in the spleen
  • Intestinal absorption
  • Breakdown of erythrocytes (correct)
  • Synthesis in the liver
  • Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

    <p>Production of erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of normal bilirubin production?

    <p>Breakdown of erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is unconjugated bilirubin tightly complexed?

    <p>To serum albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause predominantly conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?

    <p>Impaired extrahepatic bile flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is unconjugated bilirubin tightly complexed?

    <p>To serum albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the liver related to bile?

    <p>Secretion of bile acids and salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the liver primarily store?

    <p>Vitamins and carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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