Excessive drinking can lower a person's life span for several reasons. Which of the following is one of these reasons?

A. It can change the lining of the heart, leading to low blood pressure.
B. It can cause a lowered resistance to infectious disease.
C. It can reduce steatosis, hepatitis, and fibrosis, causing early death.
D. It can cause liver cells to multiply too quickly.


Answer: B

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