Hepatology Trivia Quiz
Hepatology incorporates the study of four different parts of the body as well as their disorders and management of such diseases. It was formally seen to be a sub-specialty of gastroenterology, but rapid expansion has birthed new occurrences and a shift in stance regarding hepatology. Now, doctors are specializing alone in this area and are referred to as hepatologists.
- 1.
Which of the following is not a function of the liver?
- A.
Bile production and excretion
- B.
Excretion of bilirubin
- C.
Enzyme deactivation
- D.
Synthesis of plasma proteins
Correct Answer
C. Enzyme deactivation -
- 2.
Of the following forms of hepatitis, which on is caused by a defective single-stranded RNA virus?
- A.
Hepatitis E
- B.
Hepatitis B
- C.
Hepatitis A
- D.
Hepatitis C
Correct Answer
D. Hepatitis C -
- 3.
Which of the following is not a common blood disorder?
- A.
Anemia
- B.
Jaundice
- C.
Hemophilia
- D.
Myeloma
Correct Answer
B. Jaundice -
- 4.
The liver produces approximately how much bile daily in adult human beings?
- A.
200ml
- B.
500ml
- C.
300 to 700ml
- D.
400 to 800ml
Correct Answer
D. 400 to 800ml -
- 5.
The most significant body fluid in hepatology is what?
- A.
Synovial fluid
- B.
Urine
- C.
Saliva
- D.
Sweat
Correct Answer
B. Urine -
- 6.
Which of the following affects the liver and biliary tree?
- A.
Nephritis
- B.
Haemochromatosis
- C.
Anaemia
- D.
Dysphagia
Correct Answer
B. Haemochromatosis -
- 7.
80% of liver cancer can be attributed to which of the following?```
- A.
Hepatitis A
- B.
Hepatitis D
- C.
Hepatitis C
- D.
Hepatitis E
Correct Answer
C. Hepatitis C -
- 8.
Fluid accumulation leads to which of the following?
- A.
Ascites
- B.
Jaundice
- C.
Hepatitis
- D.
Pancreatitis
Correct Answer
A. Ascites -
- 9.
Which of the following is not an exotic tropical disease?
- A.
Hydatid cyst
- B.
Schistosomiasis
- C.
Sclerosis
- D.
Kalaazar
Correct Answer
C. Sclerosis -
- 10.
Pancreatitis is mostly caused by which of the following?
- A.
Alcohol
- B.
Cocaine
- C.
Heart burn
- D.
Hypertension
Correct Answer
A. Alcohol -
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