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