Alcohol Related Liver Disease

Question 1

What is portal vein

Answer 1

A vessel that brings in blood from the intestine to the liver

Question 2

What is the hepatic artery

Answer 2

Vessel that brings in blood from the heart to the liver

Question 3

What is the hepatic vein

Answer 3

Take bloof away from the liver to the heart

Question 4

What is the common bile duct

Answer 4

Vessel that drains bile to the intestines

Question 5

What are the roles of the liver

Answer 5

Protein synthesis
Clotting factor generation
Energy regulation 
Bile production
Blood detox
Stores inron
Stores vitamin a,d,b,k
Produces amino acids
Processess cholesterol

Question 6

What is the most common injury alcohol can cause to the liver

Answer 6

Alcohol is absorbed in the intestines which can cause a leaky gut that leads to bacteria crossing the gut lining into the portal vein and to the liver which causes inflammation of the liver

Question 7

Over years what can inflammation of the liver cause

Answer 7

Cirhossis which can lead to liver failure and liver carcinoma

Question 8

What are the manifestations of end stage liver disease

Answer 8

Ascites
Dilated veins
Gynaecomastia 
Peripheral oedema
Muscle wasting

Question 9

How can we screen alcohol consumption in patients

Answer 9

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