Question

The reason why the liver of alcohol addicts gets damaged is that it

• A. Has to detoxify the alcohol.
• B. Stores excess of glycogen.
• C. Is over stimulated to secrete bile.
• D. Accumulate excess of fats.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Accumulate excess of fats.

• The liver breaks down and filters out harmful substances in the body. It also converts vitamins, nutrients and medicines into substances that our bodies can use.
• A central role in the toxicity of alcohol may be played by acetaldehyde itself. Although the liver converts acetaldehyde into acetic acid, it reaches a saturation point where some of it escapes into the blood stream.
• The accumulated acetaldehyde exerts its toxic effects by inhibiting the mitochondria reactions and functions. Hence, The reason why the liver of alcohol addicts gets damaged is that it Accumulate excess of fats.

So, the correct answer is 'Accumulate excess of fats'.