PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Organs with steatosis are pale yellow, soft, and bigger in size.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your liver could be swollen or enlarged by: Inflammation (hepatitis), a response to infection or toxicity. Fat, if your liver is storing too much (steatosis). Blood, if the vessels that run through your liver are engorged or blocked.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hepatic steatosis is due to the abnormal accumulation of lipids, particularly triglycerides within hepatocytes 3, 4. These are found in both small and large vesicles. Macroscopically, the liver is enlarged, yellow and greasy. Steatosis can lead to fibrosis and cirrhosis.
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