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Which function does the liver perform in relation to amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and fats?
Which function does the liver perform in relation to amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and fats?
- Bile Drainage
- Detoxification
- Synthesis and Storage (correct)
- Blood Circulation & Filtration
What is the leading cause of acute liver failure?
What is the leading cause of acute liver failure?
- Fungal toxins from food
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) (correct)
- Viral infection
- Alcohol consumption
What type of liver injury is associated with ETOH, obesity, and T2DM?
What type of liver injury is associated with ETOH, obesity, and T2DM?
- Metabolic injury
- Infectious injury
- Fatty liver (correct)
- Toxic injury
Which condition involves severe, chronic injury to the liver?
Which condition involves severe, chronic injury to the liver?
What process allows the liver to repair itself up to a certain extent?
What process allows the liver to repair itself up to a certain extent?
Which type of liver injury is typically associated with viral infections?
Which type of liver injury is typically associated with viral infections?
What is the most common cause of chronic hepatitis?
What is the most common cause of chronic hepatitis?
Which virus is primarily transmitted through oral-fecal contamination?
Which virus is primarily transmitted through oral-fecal contamination?
What is the most common risk factor for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
What is the most common risk factor for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
Which condition is characterized by irreversible fibrosis of the entire liver?
Which condition is characterized by irreversible fibrosis of the entire liver?
What is the primary cause of acute viral hepatitis?
What is the primary cause of acute viral hepatitis?
What is the most severe consequence of liver disease?
What is the most severe consequence of liver disease?
Which virus can co-infect with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and put the fetus at risk in pregnant women?
Which virus can co-infect with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and put the fetus at risk in pregnant women?
What does a build-up of metabolic wastes in the blood lead to in hepatic failure or severe chronic liver disease?
What does a build-up of metabolic wastes in the blood lead to in hepatic failure or severe chronic liver disease?
What is the most common complication of cirrhosis?
What is the most common complication of cirrhosis?
Which liver function test measures direct cellular toxicity and alteration of lipid metabolism in alcoholic liver injury?
Which liver function test measures direct cellular toxicity and alteration of lipid metabolism in alcoholic liver injury?
What are the symptoms associated with prehepatic jaundice?
What are the symptoms associated with prehepatic jaundice?
What are the effects of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
What are the effects of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
