PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

CELL DAMAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What causes steatosis?
A
Bacterial toxins (diphtheria)
B
Chemical toxins
C
Malnutrition and chronic alcoholism
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fatty liver disease (steatosis) is a common condition caused by having too much fat build up in your liver. A healthy liver contains a small amount of fat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Steatosis is the earliest and most common histologic manifestation of alcohol-induced liver injury. The fat that accumulates is mainly triglyceride and can be attributed to the effects of alcohol metabolism on hepatic fatty acid synthesis.

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