Hepatic abnormalities have been noted in adults since the beginning of hyperalimentation. Which of the following statements are true?
A. Hepatic steatosis appears to be associated with an overload of glucose.
B. Hepatic steatosis is usually associated with abnormalities in hepatic enzymes.
C. Hyperbilirubinemia is inevitably associated with hepatic steatosis.
D. Abnormalities in the portal insulin-glucagon ratio are thought to be causative of hepatic steatosis in experimental animals.
Answer:A
Hepatic abnormalities have been noted in adults since the beginning of hyperalimentation. Which of the following statements are true?
A. Hepatic steatosis appears to be associated with an overload of glucose. B. Hepatic steatosis is usually associated with abnormalities in hepatic enzymes. C. Hyperbilirubinemia is inevitably associated with hepatic steatosis. D. Abnormalities in the portal insulin-glucagon ratio are thought to be causative of hepatic steatosis in experimental animals.