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Which of the following plasma proteins is negatively regulated during the Acute Phase reaction?
Which of the following plasma proteins is negatively regulated during the Acute Phase reaction?
- Ceruloplasmin
- C3
- Albumin (correct)
- A1AT
What is the function of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) in lipid metabolism?
What is the function of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) in lipid metabolism?
- Exports dietary triglycerides to tissues
- Delivers triglycerides and cholesterol from the liver to tissues (correct)
- Delivers cholesterol from tissues back to the liver
- Derived from chylomicrons in the intestine
Which of the following metabolic wastes is primarily detoxified in the urea cycle?
Which of the following metabolic wastes is primarily detoxified in the urea cycle?
- Bilirubin
- Ammonia (correct)
- Urea
- Urobilinogens
What is the main function of hepatic cell signaling in bile production?
What is the main function of hepatic cell signaling in bile production?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for the reverse transport of cholesterol from tissues back to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for the reverse transport of cholesterol from tissues back to the liver?
What is the major function of bile in the digestive system?
What is the major function of bile in the digestive system?
What is the main function of bile salts derived from cholesterol in the liver?
What is the main function of bile salts derived from cholesterol in the liver?
How do bile salts aid in digestion?
How do bile salts aid in digestion?
What is the primary function of Chylomicrons in lipid metabolism?
What is the primary function of Chylomicrons in lipid metabolism?
Which component of bile gives feces its characteristic color?
Which component of bile gives feces its characteristic color?
What is the outcome of impaired gluconeogenesis caused by liver failure or genetics?
What is the outcome of impaired gluconeogenesis caused by liver failure or genetics?
What process occurs in the liver to make drugs more polar for excretion?
What process occurs in the liver to make drugs more polar for excretion?
Why are bile salts reabsorbed in the terminal ileum?
Why are bile salts reabsorbed in the terminal ileum?
Which enzyme system is responsible for chemical modification of drugs in the liver?
Which enzyme system is responsible for chemical modification of drugs in the liver?
What is the role of urobilinogens in eliminating waste from the body?
What is the role of urobilinogens in eliminating waste from the body?
How is urea cycle dysfunction related to liver function?
How is urea cycle dysfunction related to liver function?
What is the significance of high density lipoproteins in liver function?
What is the significance of high density lipoproteins in liver function?
What is the consequence of impaired bilirubin excretion by biliary obstruction?
What is the consequence of impaired bilirubin excretion by biliary obstruction?
How is ammonia detoxified in the liver?
How is ammonia detoxified in the liver?
What happens if glucose metabolism is impaired in the liver?
What happens if glucose metabolism is impaired in the liver?
How does portal hypertension impact liver function?
How does portal hypertension impact liver function?
What happens when there is a dysfunction in the production of acute phase proteins?
What happens when there is a dysfunction in the production of acute phase proteins?
How does estrogen affect liver function?
How does estrogen affect liver function?
What is the primary function of ALT and AST enzymes in the liver?
What is the primary function of ALT and AST enzymes in the liver?
Which liver enzyme is more specific to the liver due to its presence in the liver cells?
Which liver enzyme is more specific to the liver due to its presence in the liver cells?
What is the significance of an elevated INR in liver disease?
What is the significance of an elevated INR in liver disease?
Which liver function test is used as a marker of portal hypertension?
Which liver function test is used as a marker of portal hypertension?
What is the role of hepatocytes in systemic catabolic states?
What is the role of hepatocytes in systemic catabolic states?
Which enzyme confirms that elevated ALP is from the liver or biliary tree and not from other sources like bone or placenta?
Which enzyme confirms that elevated ALP is from the liver or biliary tree and not from other sources like bone or placenta?
What is the primary cause of lactic acidosis known as Type A?
What is the primary cause of lactic acidosis known as Type A?
What does an elevated level of bilirubin suggest in the context of liver function?
What does an elevated level of bilirubin suggest in the context of liver function?
Why does the liver store nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and trace metals?
Why does the liver store nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and trace metals?
What is the primary reason for the liver to synthesize plasma proteins?
What is the primary reason for the liver to synthesize plasma proteins?
How does the liver contribute to maintaining normal blood glucose concentration?
How does the liver contribute to maintaining normal blood glucose concentration?
Which condition would most likely lead to lactic acidosis due to impaired gluconeogenesis?
Which condition would most likely lead to lactic acidosis due to impaired gluconeogenesis?
In what situation would excessive muscle glycolysis most likely result in lactic acidosis?
In what situation would excessive muscle glycolysis most likely result in lactic acidosis?
What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in liver metabolism?
What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in liver metabolism?
Why doesn't the liver synthesize immunoglobulins?
Why doesn't the liver synthesize immunoglobulins?
What role does insulin play in regulating blood glucose levels?
What role does insulin play in regulating blood glucose levels?
