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  • Question 1 - A 27 year old women works in a dry-cleaning shop. She was exposed...

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    • A 27 year old women works in a dry-cleaning shop. She was exposed to massive amounts of carbon tetrachloride on her skin as well as inhaled. Which of the following organs is most susceptible to damage?

      Your Answer: Liver

      Explanation:

      Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a common agent used in the dry cleaning industry and is thought to cause the formation of free radicals. It causes rapid breakdown of the endoplasmic reticulum due to decomposition of lipids and severe liver cell injury. Within less than 30 mins, hepatic protein synthesis declines, lipid export is reduced due to lack of apoprotein and there is an influx of calcium and cell death.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cell Injury & Wound Healing
      • Pathology
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Cell Injury & Wound Healing (1/1) 100%
Pathology (1/1) 100%
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