9 Questions
What is the primary cause of cirrhosis in the liver?
Inflammation caused by toxins or disease
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of metabolic syndrome?
Hypoglycemia
What is the estimated percentage of Americans who may have NAFLD?
30%
What is the name of the gene identified as a risk factor for NAFLD?
PNPLA3
Which ethnic group is at the highest risk of developing NAFLD?
Latinos
What is the typical waist circumference for men that is associated with metabolic syndrome?
40 inches
What is the term for the irreversible scarring of the liver?
Cirrhosis
Which of the following tests is NOT included in the secondary prevention of NAFLD?
Fasting insulin
What is the term for the growth of fat droplets on hepatocytes?
Steatosis
Test your knowledge of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, a chronic condition characterized by fat deposition in the liver, and its progression from steatosis to cirrhosis. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and consequences of this disease.
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