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What is the primary effector of injury in alcoholic liver disease?
What is the primary effector of injury in alcoholic liver disease?
- Estrogen
- Interferon
- TNF (correct)
- Insulin
Which of the following is a consequence of alcohol-induced regional hypoxia in the liver?
Which of the following is a consequence of alcohol-induced regional hypoxia in the liver?
- Portal circulation inflammation
- Increased liver enzyme levels (correct)
- High hepatic sinusoidal perfusion
- Reduced lipid peroxidation
What is the initial effect of ethanol on lipid metabolism in the liver?
What is the initial effect of ethanol on lipid metabolism in the liver?
- Accumulation of fat in the liver (correct)
- Reduction in hepatomegaly
- Decreased free fatty acids in the blood
- Activation of fat breakdown
Which factor contributes to the reversible nature of fatty change in alcoholic liver disease?
Which factor contributes to the reversible nature of fatty change in alcoholic liver disease?
How does acetaldehyde contribute to liver injury in alcoholics?
How does acetaldehyde contribute to liver injury in alcoholics?
What is the role of bacterial endotoxins released by alcohol into the portal circulation?
What is the role of bacterial endotoxins released by alcohol into the portal circulation?
In what form does hepatic steatosis occur following even moderate alcohol intake?
In what form does hepatic steatosis occur following even moderate alcohol intake?