BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Pathophysiology
MODULE 7 EXAM
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,Ques on 1
The liver is responsible for each of the following EXCEPT:
- Producing bile
- Stores vitamins and minerals
- Releases insulin
- Synthesizes protein
Answer: Releases insulin.
Verified Ra onale:
The liver performs numerous essen al metabolic, synthe c, and storage
func ons, such as producing bile for fat diges on, synthesizing plasma proteins
(e.g., albumin, clo"ng factors), and storing vitamins (A, D, B12) and minerals
(iron, copper). However, insulin is released by the beta cells of the pancreas, not
the liver. The liver does respond to insulin by regula ng carbohydrate, lipid, and
protein metabolism, but it does not produce or secrete this hormone.
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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 diges on of lipids
Answer: Helps with diges on of lipids.
Verified Ra onale:
While the liver is integral to the process of fat diges on through the secre on of
bile salts (which emulsify dietary fats), the actual enzyma c diges on of lipids
occurs primarily via pancrea c lipase in the small intes ne. The liver itself is not
directly diges ng the lipids but assists by producing bile.
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Ques on 2
Complica ons of gallstones include each of the following EXCEPT:
- Cirrhosis
- Biliary obstruc on
- Pancrea s
- Cholecys s
Answer: Cirrhosis.
, Verified Ra onale:
Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease unrelated to gallstones. It is most commonly
due to chronic alcohol use, chronic hepa s, or metabolic disorders. Gallstones
may cause biliary obstruc on, acute/chronic cholecys s, and may also lead to
pancrea s if they block the pancrea c duct, but they do not directly cause
cirrhosis.
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Risk factors for gallstone forma on include each of the following EXCEPT:
- Obesity
- Male gender or age (60’s)
- Age (40’s)
- Pregnancy
Answer: Male gender or age (60’s).
Verified Ra onale:
The classic risk factors (the "4 F's") for gallstones are: female, forty, fat, and
fer le (pregnancy). Gallstones are more common in women, in the 40s, with
obesity and during pregnancy. Male gender and older age are less typical risk
categories.
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MODULE 7 EXAM
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
Portage Learning, Geneva College
Inside you will get:
Updated Module 7 Exam
True & False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
Expert-Verified Explanations
,Ques on 1
The liver is responsible for each of the following EXCEPT:
- Producing bile
- Stores vitamins and minerals
- Releases insulin
- Synthesizes protein
Answer: Releases insulin.
Verified Ra onale:
The liver performs numerous essen al metabolic, synthe c, and storage
func ons, such as producing bile for fat diges on, synthesizing plasma proteins
(e.g., albumin, clo"ng factors), and storing vitamins (A, D, B12) and minerals
(iron, copper). However, insulin is released by the beta cells of the pancreas, not
the liver. The liver does respond to insulin by regula ng carbohydrate, lipid, and
protein metabolism, but it does not produce or secrete this hormone.
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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 diges on of lipids
Answer: Helps with diges on of lipids.
Verified Ra onale:
While the liver is integral to the process of fat diges on through the secre on of
bile salts (which emulsify dietary fats), the actual enzyma c diges on of lipids
occurs primarily via pancrea c lipase in the small intes ne. The liver itself is not
directly diges ng the lipids but assists by producing bile.
---
Ques on 2
Complica ons of gallstones include each of the following EXCEPT:
- Cirrhosis
- Biliary obstruc on
- Pancrea s
- Cholecys s
Answer: Cirrhosis.
, Verified Ra onale:
Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease unrelated to gallstones. It is most commonly
due to chronic alcohol use, chronic hepa s, or metabolic disorders. Gallstones
may cause biliary obstruc on, acute/chronic cholecys s, and may also lead to
pancrea s if they block the pancrea c duct, but they do not directly cause
cirrhosis.
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Risk factors for gallstone forma on include each of the following EXCEPT:
- Obesity
- Male gender or age (60’s)
- Age (40’s)
- Pregnancy
Answer: Male gender or age (60’s).
Verified Ra onale:
The classic risk factors (the "4 F's") for gallstones are: female, forty, fat, and
fer le (pregnancy). Gallstones are more common in women, in the 40s, with
obesity and during pregnancy. Male gender and older age are less typical risk
categories.
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