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a. an advanced stage of liver disease in which extensive scarring replaces healthy liver tissue
b. the small, capillary-like passages that carry blood through liver tissue
c. the product of alcohol metabolism that is used as a source of energy by many tissues in the body
d. loss of consciousness resulting from severe liver disease
e. a surgical puncture of a body cavity with an aspirator to draw out excess fluid
f. enlargement of the liver
g. abnormally low sodium levels in the blood
h. the continued use of alcohol despite the development of social, legal, or health problems
i. inflammation of the liver
j. a passage within the liver that connects a portion of the portal vein to the hepatic vein using a stent
k. liver disease that is related to excessive alcohol consumption
l. an accumulation of fat in liver tissue
m. the blood vessel that conducts nutrient-rich blood from the digestive tract to the liver
n. an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity
o. the reduced sensitivity to insulin in liver, muscle, and adipose cells
p. abnormally dilated blood vessels
q. an alcoholic beverage that contains about half an ounce of pure alcohol
r. yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes due to an accumulation of bilirubin
s. itchy skin
t. an intermediate in alcohol metabolism that, in excess, can damage the body's tissues and interfere with cellular functions
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Source Amnesia
A memory disorder where an individual can remember certain information but is unable to recall where, when, or how they obtained it.
Misinformation Effect
The phenomenon where a person's memory and perception are influenced by incorrect or misleading information presented after an event.
Implicit Memory
A type of long-term memory that influences thoughts and behaviors unconsciously, without conscious awareness.
Proactive Interference
A phenomenon where old memories hinder the recall of new information.
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