The liver produces the most common protein found in plasma:…

The liver produces the most common protein found in plasma: albumin.  Albumin is a large protein that does not cross the vessel wall, but rather stays in the blood.  When a person is in liver failure, albumin production decreases dramatically in the blood.  Based on what you know about concentration gradients, in which direction will water flow during liver failure?

A 67 year old male, which a past medical history of a right…

A 67 year old male, which a past medical history of a right hip replacement,  is involved in a high speed motor vehicle accident.  During the accident his knees hit the dashboard.  The paramedics’ report details the right lower extremity is shortened and medially rotated.  Based on this information, what is the most likely injury?