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1. Why might liver function tests be ordered for an obese patient? 2. What is a likely...

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1. Why might liver function tests be ordered for an obesepatient?
2. What is a likely diagnosis for an obese, white, teenagegirl who presents with heavy facial hair, acne, irregular menstrualperiods, hyperpigmentation of the skin, and hypercortisolism?
3. Which common complication of obesity is suggested if anobese patient presents with polyuria (frequent urination) andpolydipsia (excessive thirst)? Explain why frequent urination andexcessive thirst are present in a person with thiscomplication.


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1 Obesity can cause fatty deposits to build up in the liver just like alcoholics developer This disease progresses without symptoms while short term effects are like gastrointestinal bleeding anemia encephalopathy liver cancer etc It happens where the liver which normally helps to    See Answer
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