Cirrhosis Flashcards
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Q
What is Cirrhosis?
A
Scarring of liver due to progressive damage with scar tissue replacing healthy liver
2
Q
What are the functions of liver (4)
A
Fight infection
Remove poison
Help blood to clot
Release bile
3
Q
Most common causes of liver cirrhosis? (3)
A
Alcohol
Hep B or C
Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (fat build up)
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