MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The liver is the main organ of detoxification. What does it produce in order to achieve this?
A
toxins
B
anti-toxins
C
enzymes
D
reduced coenzymes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The liver cells convert ammonia to a much less toxic substance called urea, which is released into the blood. Urea is then transported to the kidneys and passes out of the body in urine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Numerous enzymes are produced in the liver and are normally distributed within the cells of the liver [10]. Elevation of serum enzyme is taken as the sensitive biomarker of liver toxicity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your liver continually produces bile. This is a chemical that helps turn fats into energy that your body uses. Bile is necessary for the digestive process. Your liver also creates albumin.

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