Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following is responsible for the acidity of the liver due to alcoholism?
  1. Acetone
  2. Acetate
  3. Hydrochloric acid
  4. Hydroxybuctyric acid
Explanation
Answer - B -Acetate is responsible for the acidity of the liver due to alcoholism. Instead of being stored as a fat, alcohol converts into acetate. Acetate accumulates in the liver and causes the liver to experience acidic conditions.
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