Disorders of Gastro 3

Question 1

The hepatic artery carries ________________ blood from aorta to liver.

Answer 1

OXYGEN RICH

Question 2

The hepatic vein carries ________________ blood from liver to inferior vena cava.

Answer 2

DEOXYGENATED

Question 3

Which vein carries nutrient rich, oxygen poor blood from the GI tract to the liver?

Answer 3

PORTAL VEIN

Question 4

Common signs of liver disease?

Answer 4

ASCITES
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JAUNDICE
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SPIDER ANGIOMAS

Question 5

What is alcohol extremely toxic to?

Answer 5

HEPATOCYTES

Question 6

Fatty liver is characterized by the accumulation of fat in hepatocytes, a condition called _______________.

Answer 6

STEATOSIS

Question 7

Name the 3 stages of changes in liver disease?

Answer 7

1. FATTY CHANGES
2. ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS
3. CIRRHOSIS

Question 8

Which stage of liver disease is reversible by quitting consuming alcohol?

Answer 8

1. FATTY CHANGES - Steatosis