MMSC436 Exam 2 Questions &
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The major risk factor for development of hepatocellular carcinoma
is:
A. infection with hepatitis B or C viruses.
B. hepatic encephalopathy.
C. infection with hepatitis A virus.
D. hepatorenal syndrome. -
correct answer ✅infection with hepatitis B or C viruses
The functional unit of the liver is the:
A. acinus.
B. cord.
C. glomerulus.
D. nephron -
correct answer ✅acinus
Bilirubin that is attached to albumin before it is transported across
the hepatocyte membrane is called:
A. unconjugated bilirubin.
B. jaundice.
,MMSC436 Exam 2 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)and Poll Ev
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C. urobilinogen.
D. conjugated bilirubin -
correct answer ✅unconjugated bilirubin
The first protein marker to appear approximately 1 to 2 months
after infection with the hepatitis B virus and also the last marker to
disappear is the:
A. hepatitis B surface antigen.
B. antihepatitis B core antigen.
C. hepatitis B immune globulin.
D. antihepatitis B surface antigen. -
correct answer ✅hepatitis B surface antigegn
Which one of the following is not a consequence of portal
hypertension in an individual?
A. Altered estrogen metabolism
B. Increased prothrombin time
C. Hemochromatosis
D. Bleeding esophageal varices -
correct answer ✅hemochromatosis
,MMSC436 Exam 2 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)and Poll Ev
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A Model for End-Stage Liver disease staging system to predict
prognosis in cirrhosis uses the following laboratory determinations
EXCEPT:
A. Creatinine.
B. Bilirubin.
C. INR.
D. Aspartate transaminase. -
correct answer ✅Aspartate transaminase
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is characterized by all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. No inflammation or scarring of the liver.
B. Necroinflammatory liver disease associated with accumulation of
fat in the liver.
C. AST greater than ALT.
D> Consumption of less than 20g of ethanol daily. -
correct answer ✅AST greater than ALT
, MMSC436 Exam 2 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)and Poll Ev
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The liver is supplied by what major source(s) of oxygen-containing
blood?
A. both a and b
B. the hepatic vein
C. the portal vein
D. the hepatic artery -
correct answer ✅both a and b
Which type of hepatitis is a leading cause of chronic hepatitis and is
caused by a mutating RNA virus?
A. Fulminant hepatitis
B. Hepatitis B
C. Hepatitis A
D. Hepatitis C -
correct answer ✅Hepatitis C
Deficiency of which of the following vitamins will result in
decreased heme synthesis?
A. Riboflavin
Answers (Grade A+)and Poll Ev
Combined
The major risk factor for development of hepatocellular carcinoma
is:
A. infection with hepatitis B or C viruses.
B. hepatic encephalopathy.
C. infection with hepatitis A virus.
D. hepatorenal syndrome. -
correct answer ✅infection with hepatitis B or C viruses
The functional unit of the liver is the:
A. acinus.
B. cord.
C. glomerulus.
D. nephron -
correct answer ✅acinus
Bilirubin that is attached to albumin before it is transported across
the hepatocyte membrane is called:
A. unconjugated bilirubin.
B. jaundice.
,MMSC436 Exam 2 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)and Poll Ev
Combined
C. urobilinogen.
D. conjugated bilirubin -
correct answer ✅unconjugated bilirubin
The first protein marker to appear approximately 1 to 2 months
after infection with the hepatitis B virus and also the last marker to
disappear is the:
A. hepatitis B surface antigen.
B. antihepatitis B core antigen.
C. hepatitis B immune globulin.
D. antihepatitis B surface antigen. -
correct answer ✅hepatitis B surface antigegn
Which one of the following is not a consequence of portal
hypertension in an individual?
A. Altered estrogen metabolism
B. Increased prothrombin time
C. Hemochromatosis
D. Bleeding esophageal varices -
correct answer ✅hemochromatosis
,MMSC436 Exam 2 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)and Poll Ev
Combined
A Model for End-Stage Liver disease staging system to predict
prognosis in cirrhosis uses the following laboratory determinations
EXCEPT:
A. Creatinine.
B. Bilirubin.
C. INR.
D. Aspartate transaminase. -
correct answer ✅Aspartate transaminase
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is characterized by all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. No inflammation or scarring of the liver.
B. Necroinflammatory liver disease associated with accumulation of
fat in the liver.
C. AST greater than ALT.
D> Consumption of less than 20g of ethanol daily. -
correct answer ✅AST greater than ALT
, MMSC436 Exam 2 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)and Poll Ev
Combined
The liver is supplied by what major source(s) of oxygen-containing
blood?
A. both a and b
B. the hepatic vein
C. the portal vein
D. the hepatic artery -
correct answer ✅both a and b
Which type of hepatitis is a leading cause of chronic hepatitis and is
caused by a mutating RNA virus?
A. Fulminant hepatitis
B. Hepatitis B
C. Hepatitis A
D. Hepatitis C -
correct answer ✅Hepatitis C
Deficiency of which of the following vitamins will result in
decreased heme synthesis?
A. Riboflavin
