Author Question: In cirrhosis of the liver, liver cells a. decrease in number and increase in size. b. are ... (Read 108 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

In cirrhosis of the liver, liver cells

a. decrease in number and increase in size.
b. are displaced by growth of tumors.
c. become disconnected because of break-down of connective tissue.
d. are replaced by accumulations of fibrous connective tissue and fat.

Question 2

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that goes untreated can cause a variety of problems for the client. What can be caused by untreated GERD?

A) Esophageal varices C) Peptic ulcers
B) Adenocarcinoma D) Gastric banding

Rilsmarie951 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
In cirrhosis of the liver, liver cells are replaced by accumulations of fibrous connective tissue and fat. The cells die, so they do decrease in number, but do not increase in size. Liver tumors are caused by cancer, not cirrhosis. Cirrhosis does not cause breakdown of connective tissue.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Chronic untreated GERD may cause reflux esophagitis, esophageal ulcers with bleeding, esophageal strictures, dysphagia, pulmonary disease, Barrett esophagus, and esophageal cancers.