BIOD 331 Pathophysiology exam 7 portage learning

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pathophysiology (Portage Learning Online)

,MODULE 7


Question 1
The liver is responsible for each of the following
EXCEPT: Producing bile
Stores vitamins and
minerals Releases
insulin Synthesizes
protein


The liver is responsible for each of the following EXCEPT:
Can store 500-1000 mL of blood
Can store glucose as glycogen
Converts ammonia to urea
Helps with digestion of lipids


The liver does:
produces bile; metabolizes hormones and drugs;
synthesizes proteins, glucose, and clotting factors;
stores vitamins and minerals and converts them
to be useable by the body; changes ammonia to urea;
and converts fatty acids to ketones.
The liver can store large amounts of glucose as glycogen;
synthesize glucose from amino acids, glycerol,

,and lactic acid during times of fasting or increased demand;
convert excess carbohydrates to triglycerides for storage
in adipose tissue;
major site for protein synthesis and degradation.


Question 2
Complications of gallstones include each of the
following
EXCEPT:
Cirrhosis
Biliary obstruction
Pancreatitis
Cholecystitis


Risk factors for gallstone formation include each
of the following EXCEPT:
Obesity
Male gender or age (60’s)
Age (40’s)
Pregnancy


Question 3
Treatments for gastroesophageal reflux
include each of the following EXCEPT:
Losing weight

, Sleeping with head elevated