Cirrhosis of the Liver

Question 1

Cirrhosis of the liver is a _________ _________ disease that results in hardening and scarring of liver cells.

Answer 1

degenerative inflammatory

Question 2

What does degenerative mean?

Answer 2

(of a disease or symptom) characterized by progressive, often irreversible deterioration, and loss of function in the organs or tissues.

Question 3

Degenerative when pertaining to a disease or symptom is characterized by a _________, often _________ deterioration, and loss of function in the organs or tissues.

Answer 3

progressive, irreversible

Question 4

Cirrhosis of the liver is a degenerative inflammatory disease that results in _________ and _________ of liver cells.

Answer 4

hardening, scarring

Question 5

With cirrhosis of the liver, the liver is unable to function properly due to the scarred tissue, which prevents the _________ through the liver.

Answer 5

normal passage of blood

Question 6

Most common cause of cirrhosis of the liver is excessive _________ _________

Answer 6

alcohol consumption

Question 7

Alcohol liver disease is the _________ leading cause of death among people aged _________ to _________ in urban areas of the US.

Answer 7

fourth, 25, 64

Question 8

A frequent cause of cirrhosis is the Hepatitis _________ virus.

Answer 8

C

Question 9

_________ and _________ inflammation can also lead to liver malfunction.

Answer 9

Malnutrition, chronic

Question 10

What are some early stage symptoms?

Answer 10

constipation, diarrhea, fever, upset stomach, fatigue, weakness, poor appetite, generalized itching, weight loss, enlarged liver, vomiting, red palms, and swelling of the abdomen and legs

Question 11

Later stages of disease individuals may develop what?

Answer 11

anemia, bruising due to bleeding under the skin, jaundice, and edema

Question 12

People with alcoholic cirrhosis may experience _________ symptoms, or they may develop very _________.

Answer 12

no, slowly

Question 13

Approximately _________ to _________ people die every year from Hep C related liver disease.

Answer 13

8,000-10,000

Question 14

As the liver starts losing its ability to function, this can lead to _________ _________ pressure in the _________ that connect the digestive system with the liver.

Answer 14

high blood, veins

Question 15

_________ _________ is when the liver starts losing its ability to function, this can lead to high blood pressure in the veins that connect the digestive system with the liver.

Answer 15

Portal hypertension

Question 16

Portal hypertension can cause _________ of the walls of the vessels, with possible rupture in the areas of the _________ and _________.

Answer 16

thinning, esophagus, stomach

Question 17

_________ is fluid buildup in the abdomen.

Answer 17

Ascites

Question 18

_________ is fluid buildup in the legs or feet.

Answer 18

Edema

Question 19

Severe ascitis can make breathing difficult by pressing on the _________, and can lead to _________ poisoning.

Answer 19

diaphragm, blood

Question 20

_________ failure, often follows or is a result of liver disease.

Answer 20

Kidney

Question 21

Encephalopathy may develop because _________ that the liver usually removes are not removed.

Answer 21

toxins

Question 22

The toxins that can be carried to the brain often causes _________, _________, _________, _________.

Answer 22

anxiousness, drowsiness, disorientation, coma

Question 23

Cirrhosis is usually _________ once you have developed it.

Answer 23

permanent

Question 24

The liver weighs about _________ pounds

Answer 24

Four

Question 25

The liver is the _________ gland of the body and the only internal organ that will _________ itself if part of it is damaged.

Answer 25

largest, regenerate

Question 26

What is one thing that can slow down the development of cirrhosis?

Answer 26

Checking to make sure that the drugs you are taking aren't toxic to your liver.

Question 27

What sprout helps to build a healthy digestive tract and is a good source of vitamin K?

Answer 27

Alfalfa

Question 28

_________ helps to prevent bleeding as a result of vitamin K deficiency, which is common with cirrhosis.

Answer 28

Alfalfa

Question 29

_________ _________ helps to cleanse and heal the digestive tract.

Answer 29

Aloe vera

Question 30

_________ root, _________ and _________ clover aid in liver repair by cleansing the bloodstream.

Answer 30

Burdock, dandelion, red

Question 31

What are other herbs beneficial for people with cirrhosis?

Answer 31

barberry, black radish, celandine, echinacea, fennel, fringe tree, goldenseal, hops, Irish moss, rose hips, suma, thyme, and wild Oregon grape

Question 32

A diet rich in _________ is preferred for those with cirrhosis or for those at risk for it.

Answer 32

carbohydrates

Question 33

A diet rich in _________ is preferred for those with cirrhosis or for those at risk for it.

Answer 33

carbohydrates

Question 34

What vegetables are rich in protein?

Answer 34

``` Green peas (8.24grams, 1 cup) Russet Potato (7.86, 1 potato) Collard Greens (5.15, 1 cup) Hubbard Squash (5.08, 1 cup) Spinach (5.35, 1 cup cooked) Asparagus (4.32, 1 cup cooked) Corn (4.21, 1 cup) Sweet Potato (4.02, 1 cup baked with skin) Brussel Sprouts (3.98, 1 cup cooked) Mushrooms (3.97, 1 cup portabella grilled) Broccoli (3.7, 1 cup) Beet greens (3.70, 1 cup sauteed) Avocado (3.0, 1 cup cubes) Cauliflowr (2.28, 1 cup) Zucchini (2.05, 1 cup sliced cooked) Kale (2.47, 1 cup cooked) Red bell pepper (1.48, 1 cup raw) Carrots (1.19, 1 cup chopped raw or boiled) ```

Question 35

What vegetables are rich in protein?

Answer 35

``` Green peas (8.24grams, 1 cup) Russet Potato (7.86, 1 potato) Collard Greens (5.15, 1 cup) Hubbard Squash (5.08, 1 cup) Spinach (5.35, 1 cup cooked) Asparagus (4.32, 1 cup cooked) Corn (4.21, 1 cup) Sweet Potato (4.02, 1 cup baked with skin) Brussel Sprouts (3.98, 1 cup cooked) Mushrooms (3.97, 1 cup portabella grilled) Broccoli (3.7, 1 cup) Beet greens (3.70, 1 cup sauteed) Avocado (3.0, 1 cup cubes) Cauliflowr (2.28, 1 cup) Zucchini (2.05, 1 cup sliced cooked) Kale (2.47, 1 cup cooked) Red bell pepper (1.48, 1 cup raw) Carrots (1.19, 1 cup chopped raw or boiled) ```

Question 36

What foods are high in potassium?

Answer 36

``` Potatoes (with Skin) Avocados White beans, Lima Beans Butternut Squash, Winter Squash Sweet potatoes Prunes Coconut water Brussels Sprouts Milk Cantaloupe Beets Tomatoes, Tomato Paste Bananas Apricots Honeydew Melons Raisins Yogurt Nectarines Dates Figs Pumpkin Seeds Peanuts Oranges Kiwi Fruit Pears Spinach Watermelon Black beans Edamame Dried Apricots Swiss Chard Pomegranate Sardines Peas Kiwi Fruit Pears ```

Question 37

What foods are both rich in protein and potassium?

Answer 37

``` Avocados Sweet Potatoes Spinach Brussels Sprouts Beans Potatoes with skin ```

Question 38

_________ percent of the liver can be removed in patients without any underlying liver disease.

Answer 38

75

Question 39

It takes _________ to _________ weeks for the liver to grow back to its original size once a percentage has been removed.

Answer 39

4, 6

Question 40

The liver cannot regenerate after being severely damaged by _________.

Answer 40

alcohol

Question 41

One of the most important functions of the liver is the secretion of _________.

Answer 41

bile

Question 42

_________ is necessary for the digestion of fats, breaking the fat down into small globules.

Answer 42

Bile

Question 43

What fluid is stored in the gallbladder and is released as needed for digestion?

Answer 43

Bile

Question 44

Bile also assists in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins (_________) and helps to assimilate _________.

Answer 44

A D E K, calclium

Question 45

Bile converts beta-carotene into Vitamin _________.

Answer 45

A

Question 46

Bile promotes intestinal _________ which helps prevent _________.

Answer 46

peristalsis, constipation