Symptoms of Cirrhosis Quiz
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What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia in hepatocellular carcinoma?

  • Paraneoplastic syndrome leading to excessive insulin secretion
  • Increased glucose utilization by the tumor cells
  • Impaired gluconeogenesis due to high levels of insulin growth factor II produced by the tumor (correct)
  • Decreased glucose production by the liver
  • What is the primary cause of hypercalcemia in hepatocellular carcinoma?

  • Impaired calcium excretion by the kidneys
  • A paraneoplastic syndrome due to release of parathyroid hormone-related protein (correct)
  • Increased bone resorption
  • Increased calcium absorption from the intestines
  • What is the primary cause of hypercholesterolemia in hepatocellular carcinoma?

  • Impaired bile acid secretion by the liver
  • A paraneoplastic syndrome with an associated genetic mutation in LDL receptors (correct)
  • Decreased cholesterol metabolism by the liver
  • Increased cholesterol synthesis by the tumor cells
  • Which of the following is the most common cause of liver cirrhosis?

    <p>Alcoholic liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis?

    <p>Increased resistance to blood flow through the liver due to fibrosis and nodule formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of liver cirrhosis?

    <p>Mixed micro- and macro-nodular cirrhosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most likely outcome for the majority of patients with acute viral hepatitis?

    <p>Complete recovery of liver function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the reticular framework of the liver lobules in the recovery from acute viral hepatitis?

    <p>It provides a matrix for the regenerating liver cells to grow and repair the damaged liver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most likely consequence of the development of liver cirrhosis?

    <p>Portal hypertension and its associated complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which the development of liver cirrhosis can lead to portal hypertension?

    <p>Increased resistance to blood flow through the liver due to scarring and fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between mixed micro- and macro-nodular cirrhosis and other forms of cirrhosis?

    <p>The presence of both small and large regenerative nodules in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pathophysiological mechanism underlying the development of $eta$-cell hypertrophy and hyperplasia in patients with chronic liver disease?

    <p>Decreased clearance of insulin by the damaged liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for the apparent engulfment of lymphocytes by hepatocytes?

    <p>Emperipolesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results from a slow, progressive destruction of the small bile ducts of the liver?

    <p>Primary biliary cholangitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the condition known as cholestasis in patients with primary biliary cholangitis?

    <p>Bile build-up in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by excess copper stored in various body tissues, particularly the liver, brain, and corneas of the eyes?

    <p>Wilson disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which condition does the body absorb an excessive amount of iron, leading to deposition mainly in the liver, pancreas, and skin?

    <p>Hemochromatosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic disorder may lead to the development of lung and/or liver disease?

    <p>Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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