Asked by Hannah Thompson on May 10, 2024
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____ is a chronic liver disease in which normal tissue is replaced with scar tissue.
A) Hepatitis
B) Crohn's disease
C) Diverticulitis
D) GERD
E) Cirrhosis
Scar Tissue
Fibrous tissue that forms during the healing process of a wound, potentially leading to changes in skin texture and appearance.
Cirrhosis
A chronic liver disease marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and significant fibrosis or scarring of liver tissue.
Chronic Liver Disease
Long-term damage to the liver from any cause leading to loss of liver function, which can result in scarring (cirrhosis), liver failure, and other complications.
- Familiarize with conditions and diseases of the digestive system and their respective symptoms.
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Ms. Saima DawarMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of normal liver tissue with scar tissue, leading to decreased liver function.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with conditions and diseases of the digestive system and their respective symptoms.