Question

individuals who are heavy alcohol users are at risk for alcoholic liver disease because
a they also tend to consume diets high in added sugars and saturated fats.
b their ability to use fat as an energy source is impaired, resulting in an accummulation of at in the liver.
c alcohol stimulates lipogenesis, which results in lipids being transported to the liver for storage.
d alcohol stimulates ephinephrine, which stimulates breakdown of triglycerides and glycerol into free fatty acids, which are then stored in the liver.

Explanation:

Heavy alcohol - users are at risk of alcoholic liver disease mainly because alcohol impairs the body's ability to use fat as an energy source, leading to fat accumulation in the liver. Option A is about diet which is not the main cause. Option C, lipogenesis is not the main mechanism here. Option D has an incorrect description of the process.

Answer:

B. their ability to use fat as an energy source is impaired, resulting in an accumulation of fat in the liver.