The Percentage of Heavy Drinkers Who Eventually Develop Alcoholic Cirrhosis

question 157

Multiple Choice

The percentage of heavy drinkers who eventually develop alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver is __________.

• A)1 to 2 percent
• B)10 to 20 percent
• C)50 to 60 percent
• D)90 to 100 percent

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Definitions:

Stapes

The smallest bone in the human body, located in the middle ear, playing a key role in the transmission of sound vibrations.

Prosthesis

An artificial device used to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, tooth, eye, or heart valve.

Hearing Loss

A partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing most of the eye's focusing power.