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1
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What does ‘GIT’ stand for in medical terminology?

A

Gastrointestinal Tract

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True or False: The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body.

A

True

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Fill in the blank: The primary function of the liver is to __________.

A

metabolize nutrients and detoxify harmful substances

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What is the primary role of the gallbladder?

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To store and concentrate bile produced by the liver

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5
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Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the liver?

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Hepatitis

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver? A) Protein synthesis B) Blood filtration C) Hormone production D) Oxygen transport

A

D) Oxygen transport

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What is the medical term for liver scarring?

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Cirrhosis

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True or False: The liver can regenerate itself after damage.

A

True

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What blood vessel carries nutrient-rich blood from the intestine to the liver?

A

The hepatic portal vein

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Fill in the blank: The liver produces __________, which is essential for digestion.

A

bile

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What is the term for the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to liver dysfunction?

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Jaundice

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common cause of liver disease? A) Alcohol abuse B) Regular exercise C) High fiber diet D) Adequate hydration

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A) Alcohol abuse

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What is the significance of the AST and ALT enzymes in liver function tests?

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They indicate liver cell damage when elevated.

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True or False: Hepatitis A is transmitted primarily through contaminated food and water.

A

True

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What type of hepatitis is primarily transmitted through blood?

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Hepatitis B and C

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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a small organ that aids in digestion by storing bile.

A

gallbladder

17
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What is the term for the accumulation of fat in the liver?

A

Fatty liver disease

18
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a risk factor for developing liver cancer? A) Obesity B) Regular exercise C) Low alcohol consumption D) High fiber intake

A

A) Obesity

19
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What is the primary diagnostic imaging technique used to evaluate liver diseases?

A

Ultrasound

20
Q

True or False: The liver has a dual blood supply from the hepatic artery and the portal vein.

A

True

21
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What is the role of the liver in regulating blood glucose levels?

A

It stores glucose as glycogen and releases it into the bloodstream as needed.

22
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a liver disease characterized by the buildup of iron in the body.

A

Hemochromatosis

23
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What is the significance of liver biopsy?

A

It allows for the examination of liver tissue to diagnose diseases.

24
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Multiple choice: What lifestyle change can help prevent liver disease? A) Increasing alcohol consumption B) Maintaining a healthy weight C) Reducing physical activity D) Eating high-fat diets

A

B) Maintaining a healthy weight

25
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What is the main treatment for acute liver failure?

A

Liver transplantation

26
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True or False: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is related to excessive alcohol consumption.

A

False

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