GI7 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 zones of the liver?
A
Zone I: Periportal zone
Zone II: Intermediate zone
Zone III: Pericentral vein (centrilobular)
2
Q
What zone is affected 1st by Viral Hepatitis?
A
Zone I: Periportal zone
3
Q
Important things about Zone III: (Pericentral vein (centrilobular) zone. (4)
A
Affected 1st by ischemia
Contains P-450 system
Most sensitive to toxic injury
Site of alcoholic hepatitis
4
Q
What is the concern if gallstones reach the common channel at ampulla of Vater?
A
Can block both Bile & Pancreatic Ducts
5
Q
Tumors that arise in the head of the pancreas (near the duodenum) can cause what complication?
A
Obstruction of the common bile duct
