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Patho chap 31

Infection, inflammation & cirrhosis of the liver

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hepatocytes the functional cells of the liver and forms a yellow green substance called bilirubin
what is enterohepatic recycling? bile salts reabsorbed from ileum recycled back to liver
glycogenesis the breakdown of glycogen to glucose - 1- phosphate
glucogenesis a process that transforms non carbohydrate substrates into glucose
glycogen synthesis carbohydrates
hematologic role synthesizes fibrinogen - helps stops bleeding synthesizes thrombopoietin for platelet synthesis
endocrine role responds to glucagon and produces insulin - like growth factor 1
detoxification ingested substances and drugs portal vein brings venous drainage from GI tract to liver
hyperbilirubinemia leads to what jaundice
pre haptic jaundice excess RBC hemolysis
intra hepatic jaundice hepatocellular injury
post hepatic jaundice bile duct obstruction
the most common cause of biliary obstruction is.. cholestasis and hyperbilirubinemia
choelstasis conjugated bilirubin backs up
what are common risk factors for liver disease? excessive alcohol and viral hepatitis
list common symptoms of liver disease jaundice and yellowing in sclera, nausea/ vomitting, weight loss, abdominal distention
what does NAFLD stand for and what is it? non alcoholic fatty liver disease --> fatty buildup in liver
NaSH is an extreme form of NAFLD leading to scarring and inflammation of the liver. It can also lead to what? liver cancer and cirrhosis
What is the name of the disorder for someone who uses alcohol every day for 10 years and is permanent? alcoholic liver disease
what is the name of the disorder for someone who uses alcohol and they have reversible symptoms that resolve when they stop drinking alcohol? acute liver disease/ acute hepatitis
the first cellular change in alcoholic liver disease is called steatosis
the fat accumulates in and around the cells leading to what inflammation
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