10 Questions
Which organ can be affected by fatty change or steatosis?
Liver
What is the main cause of fatty change in the liver?
Starvation
What happens to the hepatocytes in the late stages of fatty change?
They increase in size
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of fatty change?
Increased export of triglycerides
What type of fatty change is characterized by small fat vacuoles near the endoplasmic reticulum in hepatocytes?
Microvesicular fatty change
Which cells are responsible for phagocytizing excess cholesterol in the bile?
Macrophages
Which term is used to describe the polypoid appearance of the mucosal surface in cholesterolosis?
Strawberry gallbladder
What is the size range of the yellow micropolyps seen in cholesterolosis?
1 - 2 mm
Which condition is sometimes associated with cholesterolosis?
Cholecystitis
What is the characteristic cytoplasmic appearance of macrophages in cholesterolosis?
Foamy
Test your knowledge on fatty change or steatosis, a condition characterized by the accumulation of triglycerides in organs like the liver, myocardium, and kidney. Explore the mechanisms behind this condition, including factors like increased free fatty acids, reduced fatty acid oxidation, and increased esterification.
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