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Question 1

What is hepatitis?

Answer 1

-Inflammation of the liver

Question 2

Common causes of hepatitis?

Answer 2

• Viral infection

- Alcoholism

Question 3

What happens with prolonged hepatitis?

Answer 3

-Fibrosis= Cirrhosis

Question 4

What is Cirrhosis?

Answer 4

-Chronic end-stage liver disease.

Question 5

What is portal hypertension?

Answer 5

-Increased pressure in the hepatic portal system due to cirrhosis

Question 6

What is ascites?

Answer 6

-Increased fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Question 7

What are ascites caused by?

Answer 7

• Obstruction of lymphatic flow

- Portal hypertension

Question 8

When does liver failure occur?

Answer 8

-When 80-90% of liver function is lost.

Question 9

What vitamins are stored in the liver?

Answer 9

• A
• B12
• D
• K
• E

Question 10

What happens to vitamins in the liver with liver disease?

Answer 10

• Impaired fat absorption

- Reduced storage of fat-soluble vitamins = vitamin deficiency

Question 11

What is intrahepatic cholestasis?

Answer 11

-Widespread blockage of small ducts

Question 12

What is extrahepatic cholestasis?

Answer 12

-Blockage of bile from the gallbladder to the duodenum

Question 13

What are gallstones?

Answer 13

• 80% cholesterol

Question 14

How are gallstones diagnosed?

Answer 14

-Ultrasound

Question 15

What are the symptoms of gallstones?

Answer 15

• Pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Question 16

What is cholecystitis?

Answer 16

-Inflamed gallbladder