Fatty liver may be caused by:
Correct Answer: All of these
Description: Ans. D. All of theseFatty liver is defined as the accumulation of Fatty acids in the liver which mainly occurs by the increased synthesis of Triglycerols and impairment in the synthesis of lipoproteins. Diabetes mellitus, starvation alcoholism and high fat diet results in the increased mobilization of fatty acids causing fatty liver. Certain chemicals like puromycin, ethionine, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform inhibits protein synthesis causing fatty liver. Ethionine competes with methionine and traps the available adenosine-thus reducing ATP levels. Lipotropic factors helps in preventing fatty liver.
Category:
Biochemistry
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now