NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is meant by the term “fatty change”?
A
Deposition of hyaline as a result of degeneration of the tissue
B
An increase in tissue turgor characterized by the swelling of tissue and cell organelles
C
liver enlargement
D
Accumulation of fat parenchymal cells of organs involved in fat metabolism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Steatosis, also called fatty change, is abnormal retention of fat (lipids) within a cell or organ. Steatosis most often affects the liver – the primary organ of lipid metabolism – where the condition is commonly referred to as fatty liver disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. There are two main types: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fatty liver disease means you have extra fat in your liver. You might hear your doctor call it hepatic steatosis. Heavy drinking makes you more likely to get it. Over time, too much alcohol leads to a buildup of fat inside your liver cells.

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