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Which type of obstruction is associated with elevated B2 levels and elevated ALP & B2?
Which type of obstruction is associated with elevated B2 levels and elevated ALP & B2?
In which condition is AST greater than ALT, and ALP is very high?
In which condition is AST greater than ALT, and ALP is very high?
Which disease is specifically associated with Anti Mitochondrial Ab (AMA) and attacks the biliary tract?
Which disease is specifically associated with Anti Mitochondrial Ab (AMA) and attacks the biliary tract?
Which condition results in high lipase & amylase levels in liver function tests?
Which condition results in high lipase & amylase levels in liver function tests?
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In which condition is ALT greater than AST and declines with steroids?
In which condition is ALT greater than AST and declines with steroids?
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Which condition leads to a decrease in synthetic function and portal hypertension?
Which condition leads to a decrease in synthetic function and portal hypertension?
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Why does the ALT level have minimal increase during Chronic Hep C?
Why does the ALT level have minimal increase during Chronic Hep C?
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What condition can lead to minimal increase in ALT levels in the liver?
What condition can lead to minimal increase in ALT levels in the liver?
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Which liver condition is characterized by normal AST & ALT levels and fibrosis instead of necrosis?
Which liver condition is characterized by normal AST & ALT levels and fibrosis instead of necrosis?
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In which situation is ALT considered to be a good marker for liver cell necrosis?
In which situation is ALT considered to be a good marker for liver cell necrosis?
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What is a distinguishing feature of liver function tests in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis?
What is a distinguishing feature of liver function tests in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis?
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What is a common cause of elevated transaminases in asymptomatic patients with no jaundice?
What is a common cause of elevated transaminases in asymptomatic patients with no jaundice?
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What scenario stimulates an immediate increase in AST and ALT levels in liver function tests?
What scenario stimulates an immediate increase in AST and ALT levels in liver function tests?
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Which condition is associated with normal AST & ALT levels and apoptosis rather than necrosis?
Which condition is associated with normal AST & ALT levels and apoptosis rather than necrosis?
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What does a De Ritis Ratio value of 2, 4, 5 indicate in liver function tests?
What does a De Ritis Ratio value of 2, 4, 5 indicate in liver function tests?
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What happens to the production of transaminases as the liver becomes more fibrotic?
What happens to the production of transaminases as the liver becomes more fibrotic?
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Why do ALT levels remain relatively stable in Chronic Hepatitis C compared to necrosis?
Why do ALT levels remain relatively stable in Chronic Hepatitis C compared to necrosis?
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In which group of patients would you expect ALT values to not conform to the normal reference range?
In which group of patients would you expect ALT values to not conform to the normal reference range?
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