Pathologic Changes in the Liver Caused by Cirrhosis Include

question 8

Multiple Choice

Pathologic changes in the liver caused by cirrhosis include

• A) fatty infiltration.
• B) spongy tissue formation.
• C) gallstone formation.
• D) edema and swelling.

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Definitions:

Cancerous Cells

Cancerous cells are abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the potential to invade and spread to other parts of the body, forming tumors.

Telomere Length

The length of the protective caps at the end of chromosomes, which shortens with each cell division and is associated with aging.

Apoptosis

Apoptosis is the programmed cell death, a process crucial for maintaining healthy tissue dynamics and eliminating damaged or diseased cells.

DNA Replication Errors

Mistakes made during the DNA copying process, leading to mutations.