Asked by Brittany Orozco on Apr 26, 2024

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Which type of effect would be displayed by a person experiencing liver damage after a lifetime of alcohol abuse? 

A)  a chronic effect 
B)  a subchronic effect 
C)  a subacute effect 
D)  an acute effect

Chronic Effect

A long-term health consequence that arises after prolonged or repeated exposure to a hazardous substance or environmental condition.

Liver Damage

Liver damage refers to the impairment or deterioration of liver function, often resulting from factors like alcohol abuse, infection, or exposure to toxins.

Alcohol Abuse

The excessive and harmful consumption of alcohol, leading to physical and psychological damage.

  • Differentiate between chronic, subchronic, subacute, and acute effects of exposure to toxins.
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Melisa YenerApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Chronic effects are long-term effects of exposure to a substance or condition, such as liver damage caused by years of alcohol abuse. Acute effects are immediate and short-term, subacute effects are intermediate term, and subchronic effects are longer term but not as long as chronic effects.