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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?
- Production of red blood cells (correct)
- Formation of bile
- Excretion of nitrogen
- Protein biosynthesis
Jaundice is characterized by an abnormally low plasma concentration of bilirubin.
Jaundice is characterized by an abnormally low plasma concentration of bilirubin.
False (B)
What percentage of blood supply to the liver comes from the hepatic artery?
What percentage of blood supply to the liver comes from the hepatic artery?
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The liver is the main site of ______ which produces glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.
The liver is the main site of ______ which produces glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.
Match the following liver functions with their descriptions:
Match the following liver functions with their descriptions:
What condition is associated with markedly increased unconjugated bilirubin in the blood?
What condition is associated with markedly increased unconjugated bilirubin in the blood?
In prehepatic jaundice, there is bilirubin present in the urine.
In prehepatic jaundice, there is bilirubin present in the urine.
What substance is formed when hemoglobin is broken down?
What substance is formed when hemoglobin is broken down?
Prehepatic jaundice results in an increase of ________ bilirubin in the blood.
Prehepatic jaundice results in an increase of ________ bilirubin in the blood.
Match the following bilirubin types with their characteristics:
Match the following bilirubin types with their characteristics:
What color urine is typically observed in prehepatic jaundice?
What color urine is typically observed in prehepatic jaundice?
Urobilinogen is water soluble and can be excreted in urine.
Urobilinogen is water soluble and can be excreted in urine.
What is the main role of the liver in bilirubin metabolism?
What is the main role of the liver in bilirubin metabolism?
Which reagent is used to detect substances in the context of liver conditions?
Which reagent is used to detect substances in the context of liver conditions?
Cirrhosis of the liver can occur as a result of chronic alcohol consumption.
Cirrhosis of the liver can occur as a result of chronic alcohol consumption.
What is the primary enzyme indicator that comes up first in cases of hepatocellular damage?
What is the primary enzyme indicator that comes up first in cases of hepatocellular damage?
Gamma glutamyl transferase is primarily derived from the ______ system.
Gamma glutamyl transferase is primarily derived from the ______ system.
Match the liver conditions with their characteristics:
Match the liver conditions with their characteristics:
Which of the following factors is NOT commonly associated with hepatocellular damage?
Which of the following factors is NOT commonly associated with hepatocellular damage?
The sequence of events leading to cirrhosis includes injury, inflammation, cell death, ______, and regeneration.
The sequence of events leading to cirrhosis includes injury, inflammation, cell death, ______, and regeneration.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is specific to liver disease.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is specific to liver disease.
What is the normal range for albumin in g/l?
What is the normal range for albumin in g/l?
Alkaline phosphatase is considered a great standalone biomarker for liver function.
Alkaline phosphatase is considered a great standalone biomarker for liver function.
What does an increase in alanine aminotransferase levels typically indicate?
What does an increase in alanine aminotransferase levels typically indicate?
The liver can be subjected to numerous conditions, and a battery of tests is vital to diagnose ______ abnormalities.
The liver can be subjected to numerous conditions, and a battery of tests is vital to diagnose ______ abnormalities.
Match the liver tests with their normal ranges:
Match the liver tests with their normal ranges:
Which biochemical test indicates cholestatic liver disease by showing elevation?
Which biochemical test indicates cholestatic liver disease by showing elevation?
The biological half-life of albumin is approximately 10 days.
The biological half-life of albumin is approximately 10 days.
What type of bilirubin is primarily elevated in cholestatic liver disease?
What type of bilirubin is primarily elevated in cholestatic liver disease?
Primary biliary cirrhosis is a __________ condition that commonly affects women in mid-life.
Primary biliary cirrhosis is a __________ condition that commonly affects women in mid-life.
Match the following liver conditions with their characteristics:
Match the following liver conditions with their characteristics:
What is the primary immune response marker for hepatitis B infection?
What is the primary immune response marker for hepatitis B infection?
Bilirubin is not detectable in urine during significant biliary obstruction.
Bilirubin is not detectable in urine during significant biliary obstruction.
Drug-induced cholestatic liver disease can occur due to __________ agents.
Drug-induced cholestatic liver disease can occur due to __________ agents.
What is the role of albumin in bilirubin transport?
What is the role of albumin in bilirubin transport?
Urobilinogen is formed in the small intestine after bilirubin enters the gut.
Urobilinogen is formed in the small intestine after bilirubin enters the gut.
What virus was the 21-year-old student infected with after returning from Asia?
What virus was the 21-year-old student infected with after returning from Asia?
The _____ vein carries bilirubin from the spleen to the liver.
The _____ vein carries bilirubin from the spleen to the liver.
Match the following substances with their descriptions:
Match the following substances with their descriptions:
Which combination of tests is considered more effective?
Which combination of tests is considered more effective?
Bilrubin must be excreted through urine before forming urobilinogen.
Bilrubin must be excreted through urine before forming urobilinogen.
In the case of jaundice, what is the primary substance that is elevated in urine?
In the case of jaundice, what is the primary substance that is elevated in urine?
