NR 511: Differential Diagnosis Exam 3 With 100% Correct Answers

Functions of the liver Ans -bile production and excretion -excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs -metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates -enzyme activation -storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals -synthesis of plasma proteins, such as albumin, and clotting factors -blood detoxification and purification Gall bladder located Ans under right lobe of liver Bile is comprised of Ans bile salts, bilirubin, phospholipids, cholesterol, bicarbonate and water function of gallbladder Ans stores and releases bile into duodenum for further digestion How bile works Ans -bile salts mix with ingested fats to breakdown and promote absorption of fats from the GI tract -bile also neutralizes acids 1st skin changes with hepatic/biliary disease Ans sclera of eye may yellow other skin changes with hepatic/biliary disease Ans jaundice pallo