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amal

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Emily does not consume alcohol and never has, yet she has developed a fatty liver. What is the most likely cause?
 a. Insulin resistance b. Genetic defect
  c. Environmental toxins d. Protein energy malnutrition

Question 2

A client with a fatty liver is at risk for developing:
 a. heart disease. b. diabetes.
  c. kwashiorkor. d. cirrhosis.


Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


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amal

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Thank you!


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