Understanding Cirrhosis Quiz
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Understanding Cirrhosis Quiz

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What is the main cause of cirrhosis?

  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Heroin abuse
  • Alcoholic liver disease (correct)
  • Hepatitis B
  • What are the early symptoms of cirrhosis?

  • Tiredness and unexplained weight loss (correct)
  • Jaundice and bruising easily
  • Swelling in the lower legs and fluid build-up in the abdomen
  • Itchiness and discomfort in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen
  • What can replace normal functioning liver tissue in cirrhosis?

  • Enlarged blood vessels
  • Scar tissue (correct)
  • Fluid build-up
  • Cancerous cells
  • Which condition is considered the progressive form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

    <p>Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    <p>What is a serious complication of cirrhosis that involves bleeding from dilated veins in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cirrhosis

    • The main cause of cirrhosis is alcohol abuse.
    • Early symptoms of cirrhosis include fatigue, loss of appetite, and nausea.
    • In cirrhosis, scar tissue can replace normal functioning liver tissue.
    • Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is considered the progressive form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

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    Test your knowledge about cirrhosis, a condition characterized by impaired liver function caused by the formation of scar tissue due to liver disease. Learn about the progression, symptoms, and effects of this chronic liver condition.

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