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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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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.