Question

In alcoholics, liver gets damaged due to

• A. Accumulation of fats
• B. Storage of glycogen
• C. Secretion of more bile
• D. Detoxification of alcohol

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Accumulation of fats

Consuming alcohol cause fatty liver syndrome. It is the build-up of fat in liver. 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. 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. Ultimately, it leads to failure of liver.

So, the correct answer is 'Accumulation of fats'.