Liver Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the liver located?
A
-Under the diaphragm in the upper right quadrant
2
Q
How many lobes does the liver have? What are the made of?
A
- 4 lobes
- Thousands of lobules
3
Q
What are the 2 sources of blood supply to the liver?
A
- Oxygenated blood- via the hepatic artery
- Venous blood- via the hepatic portal
4
Q
What are sinusoids?
A
- Vascular channels
- Allows exchange between blood and hepatocytes
5
Q
Where is bile produced?
A
-Hepatocytes
6
Q
What are some functions of the liver?
A
- Storage of vitamins and minerals
- Fat metabolism
- Steroid metabolism
7
Q
How is liver disease diagnosed?
A
- Blood + urine tests
- Patient history
- Patient signs and symptoms
8
Q
What is jaundice?
A
- Yellow discolouration of the skin due to high levels of serum bilirubin accumulating in the blood.
- First/ only sign of liver disease.
9
Q
Why is bilirubin bad?
A
-Toxic to cells
10
Q
How do we normally control bilirubin?
A
-Usually excreted in the urine when kidneys are functioning normally.
