A Serious, Irreversible Condition Affecting the Liver That Is Associated

question 172

Multiple Choice

A serious, irreversible condition affecting the liver that is associated with long-term excessive drinking is:

• A) Korsakoff's syndrome.
• B) delirium tremens.
• C) fetal alcohol syndrome.
• D) cirrhosis.

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

The tympanic membrane, or eardrum, is a thin layer of tissue that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Amber-Yellow

A color descriptor typically referring to a medium to dark shade of yellow, often used in health to describe fluids or conditions.

Air Bubbles

Small pockets of air trapped within a liquid or solid material, often visible in fluids or when substances are mixed together.

Tympanostomy Tubes

Small tubes inserted into the eardrum to allow air to enter the middle ear, used to treat recurrent ear infections or fluid buildup.