Liver Function and Hepatitis

Liver Function and Hepatitis

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What is the primary cause of hepatitis according to the text?

Viral infections

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential cause of hepatitis in the text?

Enzyme production

What percentage of heme is contained in RBC according to the text?

85%

What is the primary cause of jaundice according to the text?

<p>Retention of bilirubin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What daily bilirubin formation range is mentioned for a human adult in the text?

<p>250-350 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is broken down to its constituent amino acids in the formation of bilirubin according to the text?

<p>Globin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the liver in relation to jaundice?

<p>Synthesizing and excreting bilirubin</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does jaundice affect the metabolism of bilirubin in the body?

<p>Impairs the conjugation of bilirubin in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood vessels are responsible for supplying approximately 75% of the blood flow to the liver for its functions?

<p>Portal vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

In hepatitis, liver inflammation is commonly caused by which type of infection?

<p>Viral infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of hepatitis that can contribute to the development of jaundice?

<p>Anorexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does hepatitis affect the liver's ability to detoxify harmful chemicals?

<p>Reduces the breakdown of toxins by hepatocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe bilirubin that has not yet been processed by conjugation in the liver?

<p>Indirect bilirubin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule is transported in blood bound to albumin?

<p>Unconjugated bilirubin</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cirrhosis, what characteristic change is observed in the serum electrophoresis of plasma proteins?

<p>Increase in beta-gamma bridging</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hepatitis is responsible for the majority of chronic liver disease?

<p>Hepatitis C</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the stage where free Unconjugated Bilirubin (UCB) in blood is normally at 1?

<p>Jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom duration for Acute Hepatitis?

<p>Less than 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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