Which One of the Following Best Explains the Toxic Effect

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best explains the toxic effect of acetaminophen overdose?

• A) The coma produced is caused by an immediate decrease in sensitivity to CO₂ concentration through depression of respiratory centers in the brain.
• B) The myocardial infarction is caused by the effect on respiratory centers in the brain and eventual lack of stimulation of the heart.
• C) The hepatic necrosis is caused by depletion of a substance in the liver and eventual accumulation of the oxidized metabolite.
• D) The metabolic acidosis produced is caused by increased formation of formic acid by the liver during metabolism.

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