Liver Flashcards
1
Q
Functions of the liver.
A
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- Lipid metabolism
- Protein metabolism.
- Excretion of billirubin
- Synthesis of bile salts.
2
Q
True or false.
Unconjugated bilirubin is easier to eliminate.
A
False, the easier way to eliminate is conjugated bilirubin.
3
Q
Causes of prehepatic jaundice
A
Malaria & sickle cell anemia.
4
Q
Causes of intrahepatic jaundice.
A
Viral infections, liver cancer and alcoholism.
5
Q
Causes of post hepatic jaundice.
A
Gall stone, pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer.
6
Q
Principal symptoms of jaundice.
A
Itchiness, abdominal pain and paler feces.
7
Q
Clinical manifestations of Cholelithiasis.
A
Abdominal pain.
Nausea and vomiting.
Jaundice.
Leukocytosis.
8
Q
Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
A
Ascites.
9
Q
What is the most common cause to ascites?
A
Cirrhosis.
