CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2005

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    Alcohol is the most socially accepted narcotic drug. Excessive consumption of alcohol leads to:

    A)  state of hallucination

    B)  loss of memory

    C)  suppression of brain function

    D)  cirrhosis of liver

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Excessive consumption of alcohol leads to fatty liver syndrome and cirrhosis (i.e., replacement of liver cells by fibrous tissue) because, liver synthesizes fats from alcohol. The extra fat decreases the production of enzymes and structural proteins. As a result the liver becomes a store house for fat instead of a metabolic centre.


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