Several Factors Have Been Attributed to Long-Term Chronic Heavy Drinking

question 52

Multiple Choice

Several factors have been attributed to long-term chronic heavy drinking or alcoholism. Which of the following factors relating to long-term chronic heavy drinking or alcoholism
Was not identified?

• A)nutritional deficiencies
• B)cardiovascular problems
• C)hearing impairment
• D)alcoholic cirrhosis

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Definitions:

Receptor Proteins

Proteins located on the surface of or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters, triggering a specific cellular response.

Channel Protein

A type of protein that forms channels across the lipid bilayer of cells to facilitate the transport of specific substances across the cell membrane.

Plasma Membrane

The lipoprotein bi-layer that surrounds a cell, controlling the entry and exit of substances.

Integral Proteins

Proteins embedded within the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, playing critical roles in cell structure, transport, and signaling.