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USIDMS Liver

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True or false. Cirrhosis separates the tissue into lobules.   true  
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The liver is protected by the ________ capsule.   Glisson's  
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The right lobe should measure between _______ cm.   13-17  
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Which type of liver cells can engulf toxic substances and dispose of them?   Kupffer cells  
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Which fissure separates the right and left lobes and appears hyperechoic on US?   main lobar fissure  
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True or false. Riedel's lobe is a caudal projection of the left lobe.   false; right lobe  
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Which vessel is the lateral border, or right side of the caudate lobe?   IVC  
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What are the two segments of the left lobe?   medial and lateral  
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The two segments of the right lobe are divided by what vein?   right hepatic vein  
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True or false. Hepatocellular disease is when bile excretion is blocked.   false; obstructive disease  
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_______ is a liver enzyme that is part of the clotting mechanism.   prothrombin  
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Which type of diffuse liver disease is caused by problems metabolizing fats resulting in triglycerides being stored in the hepatocyts?   fatty inflitrate  
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True or false. Hepatitis can be caused by a viral infection.   true  
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An extrahepatic mass is located ________ of liver tissue.   outside  
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An intrahepatic mass may cause a ________ shift of the IVC.   posterior  
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What is the most common benign tumor of the liver?   cavernous hemangioma  
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Which benign nodule of the liver usually has a central star appearance on US?   focal nodular hyperplasia  
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What are the 3 names for the most common primary liver tumor?   hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatoma, hepatocarcinoma  
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True or false. AFP levels will be increased with primary liver cancer.   true  
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Increased serum bilirubin can be caused by: excessive amounts of RBC destruction, malfunction of liver cells, and/or __________?   blockage of bile ducts  
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