liver pathology pp

Question 1

what 3 functions does the liver do?

Answer 1

metabolic
excretory
defense

Question 2

The utilization of several tests, known as
_____________________________, improve
the detection and the severity of the
hepatic disease.

Answer 2

liver function tests, (or LFTs)

Question 3

• Some of the most useful hepatic laboratory tests are

Answer 3

– serum bilirubin
– alkaline phosphatase
– transaminase.

Question 4

_______________ predicts the severity of
hepatocellular disease. Need this prior
to any biopsy!!!

Answer 4

Prothrombin time

Question 5

Urine _________ is normally absent except
in the presence of hepatobiliary disease.

Answer 5

bilirubin

Question 6

Increased Alkaline phosphatase levels can be
expected with:
A. Biliary obstruction
B. Children
C. Hepatocellular disease
D. Pregnancy
E. Drug overdose
F. Liver transplant rejection