Why does alcohol metabolism cause lipids to accumulate in the liver?


• Decreased fatty acid breakdown (?-oxidation)
• Increased uptake of fatty acids from the blood
• Increased fatty acid synthesis and triglyceride formation (lipogenesis)
• Decreased transport of triglycerides from the liver into the blood

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a. dry, cracked lips. b. peripheral edema. c. peripheral neuropathy. d. smooth or magenta tongue.

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Signs of fluid retention include all of the following except:

a. tight-fitting shoes. b. puffy face. c. abdominal distension. d. reduced skin tension.

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Which of the following is included in a gluten-free diet?

a. wheat b. rice c. barley d. rye

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