Liver Function Test: Lab 6 Anatomy
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

  • Synthesis of plasma proteins
  • Production of red blood cells (correct)
  • Synthesis of urea
  • Metabolism of carbohydrates
  • What is a common cause of acute liver disease?

  • Infection with hepatitis B virus
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Excessive alcohol consumption (correct)
  • Chronic hepatitis C infection
  • Which condition is characterized by a sudden deterioration in liver function and brain dysfunction?

  • Alcoholic and fatty liver
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Hepatitis A infection
  • Acute liver failure (correct)
  • Which toxic agent can cause poisoning and damage to the liver?

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

    What is the role of Kupffer cells in the liver?

    <p>Phagocytosis of foreign particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which liver function involves the synthesis of plasma proteins, urea, amino acids, and bile acids?

    <p>Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In chronic liver disease, which condition is associated with sudden deterioration of liver function and brain dysfunction with edema and encephalopathy?

    <p>Liver cirrhosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common cause of acute liver disease characterized by a short (3-4 weeks) course?

    <p>Infection as hepatitis A virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which liver function is related to the detoxification of endogenous and exogenous compounds?

    <p>Bile drainage of water-soluble end products of metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hepatic marker associated with poisoning by hepatotoxic agents such as alcohol, CCl4, CHCl3, or large doses of paracetamol?

    <p>Progressive deterioration of reduction liver function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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