A 60-Year-Old Male Alcoholic Is Suffering from Cirrhosis and Liver

question 12

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old male alcoholic is suffering from cirrhosis and liver failure. Liver biopsy revealed a yellow, greenish fatty liver. Which of the following could have contributed to this condition?

• A) Increased conversion of fatty acids to triglycerides
• B) Decreased triglyceride synthesis
• C) Increased lipid binding to apoproteins
• D) Increased lipoprotein synthesis

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Definitions:

Balance

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a function largely managed by the cerebellum and inner ear.

Eye Movements

The voluntary or involuntary movement of the eyes, helping in acquiring, fixating and tracking visual stimuli.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Sensory receptors found deep in the skin and other tissues that detect pressure and vibration.

Pressure

The force exerted by an object against a surface or the stress within substances influenced by external or internal forces.