The follow structures are all part of the diencephalon except

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

The mutation that causes factor V Leiden causes a single amino acid substation from arginine to glutamine, which are similar in size and charge. The mutation does not cause an alteration in the structure or function of factor V in terms of promoting coagulation, but the mutation makes factor V produced from the mutated allele non-responsive to protein C/S. Which of the following correctly describes the nature of the mutation on the protein produced from the mutant allele?

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

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 or False: A distinguishing feature of Hashimotos thyroiditis as compared to Graves disease is that patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis do not develop autoantibodies against thyroid antigens.

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? 

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?