Question
An abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver damages the liver tissue, eventually leading to cirrhosis. Which of the following are potential causes of fatty liver disease?
Check All That Apply
Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria
Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance
Alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Celiac diseaseCeliac disease
Check All That Apply
Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria
Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance
Alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Celiac diseaseCeliac disease
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The potential causes of fatty liver disease include:
- **Insulin resistance**: This is a significant factor in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as insulin resistance can lead to increased fat accumulation in the liver.
- **Alcohol use disorder**: Chronic alcohol consumption is a well-known cause of alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD).
The other conditions you listed, including phenylketonuria, hyperthyroidism, and celiac disease, are not typically associated with fatty liver disease.
So, the correct answers are:
- **Insulin resistance**
- **Alcohol use disorder**
- **Insulin resistance**: This is a significant factor in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as insulin resistance can lead to increased fat accumulation in the liver.
- **Alcohol use disorder**: Chronic alcohol consumption is a well-known cause of alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD).
The other conditions you listed, including phenylketonuria, hyperthyroidism, and celiac disease, are not typically associated with fatty liver disease.
So, the correct answers are:
- **Insulin resistance**
- **Alcohol use disorder**