Question

A person who is addict of alcohol gets his liver destroyed because

• A. Liver stores excess of glycogen
• B. Liver stores excess of starch
• C. Liver stores excess of protein
• D. Liver stores excess of fat

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Liver stores excess of fat

Liver cirrhosis is caused by an excess accumulation of fats in the liver. Beta-oxidation is the catabolic process by which fatty acid molecules are broken down. When alcohol is consumed in excess a large amount of fat is accumulated in the liver leading to liver damage. Liver cirrhosis is characterized by hardening of liver tissues. In this, there is irreversible scarring of the liver called fibrosis. Thus the correct answer is option D.