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What is the difference between a fibrotic liver and a cirrhotic liver?

Cirrhosis of the liver is associated with development of ascites and varices. Which of the following correctly identifies the portion of the circulatory system that would most affect the development of ascites and varices and the most significant pressure change within that circulatory compartment that would cause ascites and varices?

True or False: Under normal conditions (no wounds, hypertension, endothelial activation etc), you would not expect to find activated factor 2 (IIa) within the bloodstream. 

True of False: In addition to promoting an innate immune response, activation of the complement system also helps to start the process to begin an acquired immune response.

In a patient with respiratory alkalosis, which of the following describes renal compensation to normalize pH?

Why is Hep C so much more difficult to prevent and treat compared to Hep A and Hep B?

Necrosis causes inflammation whereas apoptosis does not. Which of the following correctly describes the most important reason for this difference?

According to the case study on acute pancreatitis, Cullen’s sign is related with: I) hemorrhage in the abdominal cavity  II) acute pancreatitis  III) ectopic gestation IV) duodenum rupture  The right option is:

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a major pathological mechanism in many disorders. Given the mechanism that causes ROS to be formed, which of the following conditions is most likely to generate the highest quantity of ROS? 

Which of the following correctly explains the role of IAPP (amylin) in DMTII?