10 Questions
Which organ is the first to receive blood containing products from digestive absorption?
Liver
What is the central role of the liver in metabolism?
Glucose, lipid, and protein metabolism
Which function is NOT performed by the liver?
Synthesis of immunoglobulins
What type of blood vessels supply blood to the liver?
Hepatic artery and portal vein
What do Liver Function Tests (LFTs) directly evaluate?
Components in the blood giving indications on hepatic damage
Which enzyme is a cytosolic one and is more increased in case of an acute problem in the liver?
ALT (Alanine Transaminase)
In a chronic situation with deeply damaged hepatocytes, which enzyme shows an increase along with ALT?
AST (Aspartic Transaminase)
Which marker is useful for alcoholism screening and is increased in case of obstruction of biliary ducts after the liver?
γGT (Gamma-glutamyl transferase)
Bilirubin is catabolized from the heme group to produce what initially?
Biliverdin
Which form of bilirubin can be measured directly in the laboratory?
Direct bilirubin
Test your knowledge of liver functions such as glucose and lipid metabolism, bilirubin metabolism, detoxification, and synthesis of plasma proteins and coagulation factors. Also, learn about the hepatic circulation and blood supply to the liver.
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