Question

question 50 (1 point)
jeff has been binge - drinking a lot over the past few months. his friends are concerned that this behavior puts him at risk for a condition that involves a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration. which condition is this?
a) alcohol poisoning
b) cirrhosis
c) fatty liver disease
d) alcoholic hepatitis

Explanation:

Alcohol poisoning occurs when there is a high - level of alcohol in the bloodstream, which can be lethal. Binge - drinking can lead to a rapid increase in blood alcohol concentration. Cirrhosis (B) is a long - term liver condition from chronic alcohol abuse. Fatty liver disease (C) is an early stage of liver damage from alcohol, not directly related to a lethal blood alcohol concentration. Alcoholic hepatitis (D) is inflammation of the liver due to alcohol, but again, not the condition associated with a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration.

Answer:

A. alcohol poisoning