Billiary Flashcards
1
Q
Functions of the Liver
A
- Regulates blood glucose
- metabolizes proteins
- converts ammonia into urea
- stores & metabolizes fat
- secretes bile
- metabolizes bilirubin
- removes wastes/toxins from the bloodstream
2
Q
Liver Disease Disorders (common)
A
Ascites
Jaundice
Portal hypertension
Esophageal varices
Thrombocytopenia
Hepatic encephalopathy
3
Q
HBV Diagnostics
A
Serum test
- HBsAg (active or chronic infection)
- HBsAb (immune)
- HBcAb (indicates past or current infection)
Liver ultrasound
Liver biopsy
