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What are the metabolic functions of the liver?
What are the metabolic functions of the liver?
- Regulation of blood pressure and heart rate
- Synthesis of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and key metabolic pathways (correct)
- Synthesis of neurotransmitters and hormones
- Production of red blood cells and white blood cells
What are additional processes performed by the liver?
What are additional processes performed by the liver?
- Synthesis of insulin and glucagon
- Formation of bile, bilirubin metabolism, synthesis of coagulation factors (correct)
- Production of digestive enzymes
- Regulation of body temperature and pH balance
What is the result of progressive fibrosis in the liver?
What is the result of progressive fibrosis in the liver?
- Cirrhosis (correct)
- Pancreatitis
- Jaundice
- Hepatitis
What is the consequence of liver inflammation and damage to hepatocytes?
What is the consequence of liver inflammation and damage to hepatocytes?
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What distinguishes acute liver failure from chronic liver failure?
What distinguishes acute liver failure from chronic liver failure?
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What is the central role of the liver in the body's metabolism?
What is the central role of the liver in the body's metabolism?
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What results in damage to hepatocytes and leads to fibrosis in liver failure?
What results in damage to hepatocytes and leads to fibrosis in liver failure?
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What are the key metabolic pathways for which the liver synthesizes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
What are the key metabolic pathways for which the liver synthesizes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
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What is the consequence of progressive fibrosis in chronic liver failure?
What is the consequence of progressive fibrosis in chronic liver failure?
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What are the additional processes performed by the liver, apart from its metabolic functions?
What are the additional processes performed by the liver, apart from its metabolic functions?
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