Question

Fatty alcohol syndrome occurs in

• A. Alcoholic men
• B. Alcoholic women
• C. Children of alcoholic mothers
• D. All the alcoholics

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the alcoholics

Consumption of alcohol leads to fatty liver syndrome in which there is build-up of fat in liver in both men and women. Gradually the liver hardens and dries up. The healthy cells of liver are replaced by fibrous tissue. This leads to build up of scar tissue in liver and leads to cirrhosis. This causes permanent damage to the liver. Due to this, activities like protein synthesis and glycolysis are greatly reduced in liver. The structure of liver also gets changed and blood flow is blocked.

So, the correct answer is 'All the alcoholics'.