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What are effects of alcohol on the liver and kidneys.

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution 1. **Introduction to Alcohol's Effects**: Alcohol consumption can have significant effects on various organs in the body, particularly the liver and kidneys. Understanding these effects is crucial for recognizing the potential health risks associated with alcohol use. 2. **Effects on the Liver**: - **Alcoholic Fatty Liver**: The first stage of liver damage due to alcohol is known as Alcoholic Fatty Liver. In this condition, the liver becomes enlarged, yellowish, and greasy due to the accumulation of fat in liver cells. - **Alcoholic Hepatitis**: The second stage is Alcoholic Hepatitis, characterized by the degeneration of liver cells (hepatocytes). This condition indicates inflammation and damage to the liver due to excessive alcohol consumption. - **Alcoholic Cirrhosis**: The final and most severe stage is Alcoholic Cirrhosis, where there is extensive destruction of hepatocytes and fibroblast cells in the liver. This leads to the formation of scar tissue and disruption of normal liver function. The stimulation of collagen protein formation occurs, which further impairs bile flow. ...
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