14. Liver Disorders

Question 1

jaundice

Answer 1

yellowing of skin/eyes

obstruction fo bile duct (liver disease)/excessive breakdown of RBCs

Question 2

hepatic encephalopathy

Answer 2

disturbances of consciousness –> liver disease that leads to psychiatric problems

Question 3

aetiology of cirrhosis of the liver (8)

Answer 3

1. alcohol consumption
2. genetics
3. diet
4. viral hepatitis
5. biliary cirrhosis
6. haemochromatosis (excessive copper)
7. infections
8. cryptogenic

Question 4

complications of liver disorder

Answer 4

loss of hepatocytes

Question 5

complications of loss of hepatocytes

Answer 5

decrease in bile synthesis, fat absorption, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, production of clotting anti-clotting proteins, removal of steroidal hormones., metabolism and removal of drugs

Question 6

portal hypertension

Answer 6

HBP on portal vein

1. ascites (oedema in peritoneal cavity)