Hepatology | MCQs

Explanation

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. 

Hepatitis C is often described as “acute,” meaning a new infection, or “chronic,” meaning long-term infection.

Explanation

Jaundice is a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes.

It is caused by excess bilirubin due to liver dysfunction or disease.

Explanation

SGOT (Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase) and AST (Aspartate Transaminase) are enzymes found in the liver.

Elevated levels of SGOT/AST in the blood indicate liver damage or inflammation, which can be a sign of:

• Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
• Liver cirrhosis
• Liver cancer
• Liver damage due to drugs or toxins

Explanation

Cirrhosis is advanced liver scarring caused by diseases like hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.

The liver attempts to repair itself after injury, leading to fibrosis.

Explanation

Similar cells, like liver cells, group together to form tissue that performs a specific function.

Liver tissue then combines with others to make the liver organ.

• A group of similar cells that perform a specific function combine to form tissue.
• Tissues then combine to form organs.
• Organs work together to form systems.

Explanation

Malfunctioning of liver causes jaundice.

جون ڈس جگر کی ایک بیماری ہے جس کی وجہ سے مریض کی جلد پیلی ہوجاتی ہے۔

Explanation

• Fatty change in the liver is due to the accumulation of Triglycerides
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• Triglyceride is strongly associated with the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease among markers of hyperlipidemia and diabetes - PMC.