Human Health and Diseases Question 120
120. Cirrhosis of liver is caused by the chronic intake of
[2012]
(a) Opium
(b) Alcohol
(c) Tobacco (Chewing)
(d) Cocaine
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Answer : b
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(b) Long term intake of alcohol causes damage to liver which is known as cirrhosis of liver with continued alcohol intake, there is destruction of hepatocytes and fibroblasts (cell which form fibres) and stimulation of collagean protein formation. Cirrhosis is a complication of liver disease that involves loss of liver cells and irreversible scarring of the liver. Alcohol consumption and viral hepatitis $B$ and $C$ are common cause of cirrhosis.
