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Which liver function test can differentiate between hepatocellular versus obstructive jaundice?
Which liver function test can differentiate between hepatocellular versus obstructive jaundice?
- Serum transaminases
- Urobilinogen in urine
- Serum bilirubin (correct)
- Bilirubin in urine
In which type of jaundice does conjugated bilirubin rise?
In which type of jaundice does conjugated bilirubin rise?
- Hemolytic jaundice
- Obstructive jaundice (correct)
- All types of jaundice
- Hepatocellular jaundice
Which enzyme is more specific to liver damage?
Which enzyme is more specific to liver damage?
- Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT)
- Neither are specific to liver damage
- Glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT) (correct)
- Both are equally specific
In which type of jaundice does unconjugated bilirubin rise?
In which type of jaundice does unconjugated bilirubin rise?
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In which condition is urobilinogen in urine increased?
In which condition is urobilinogen in urine increased?
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Study Notes
Liver Function Tests and Jaundice
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) liver function test can differentiate between hepatocellular versus obstructive jaundice.
Types of Jaundice
- Conjugated bilirubin rises in obstructive jaundice.
- Unconjugated bilirubin rises in hepatocellular jaundice.
Enzymes and Liver Damage
- Alanine transaminase (ALT) is a more specific enzyme to liver damage.
Urine Analysis
- Urobilinogen in urine is increased in hepatocellular jaundice.
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