PATHOLOGY MCQ
LIVER
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A 69-year-old man is brought to the emergency room ina disoriented state. Physical examination reveals an odorof alcohol, as well as jaundice and ascites. Serum levels ofaspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin are all elevated.Increased serum levels of alkaline phosphatase are an indi-cator of injury to which of the following tissues/structures?
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Bile ducts
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Centrilobular hepatocytes
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Islets of Langerhans
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Pancreatic exocrine acini
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Periportal hepatocytes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -ALT, formerly called SGPT, is mostly found in your liver cells. When liver cells are injured, they release this enzyme into your blood. High levels are a sign of liver damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ascites is a buildup of fluid in your abdomen. It often occurs as a result of cirrhosis, a liver disease. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have cirrhosis and notice you’re gaining weight very quickly. Your provider will talk to you about treatments, which often include a low-salt diet.
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