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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
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?
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?
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?
Which toxic agent can cause poisoning and damage to the liver?
What is the role of Kupffer cells in the liver?
What is the role of Kupffer cells in the liver?
Which liver function involves the synthesis of plasma proteins, urea, amino acids, and bile acids?
Which liver function involves the synthesis of plasma proteins, urea, amino acids, and bile acids?
In chronic liver disease, which condition is associated with sudden deterioration of liver function and brain dysfunction with edema and encephalopathy?
In chronic liver disease, which condition is associated with sudden deterioration of liver function and brain dysfunction with edema and encephalopathy?
What is the common cause of acute liver disease characterized by a short (3-4 weeks) course?
What is the common cause of acute liver disease characterized by a short (3-4 weeks) course?
Which liver function is related to the detoxification of endogenous and exogenous compounds?
Which liver function is related to the detoxification of endogenous and exogenous compounds?
What is a hepatic marker associated with poisoning by hepatotoxic agents such as alcohol, CCl4, CHCl3, or large doses of paracetamol?
What is a hepatic marker associated with poisoning by hepatotoxic agents such as alcohol, CCl4, CHCl3, or large doses of paracetamol?
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