Professor buchannan has been a heavy drinker for most of his life. at first, his liver stored fat, but then the fat-filled cells stopped functioning. professor buchannan continued to drink, however, which led to the development of fibrous scar tissue in his liver. because professor buchannan kept drinking, his liver cells have begun to die, making the damage to his liver permanent. what is the name of the liver disease professor buchannan suffers from?

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Gordon Eaton

Biology

21 December, 14:40

Professor buchannan has been a heavy drinker for most of his life. at first, his liver stored fat, but then the fat-filled cells stopped functioning. professor buchannan continued to drink, however, which led to the development of fibrous scar tissue in his liver. because professor buchannan kept drinking, his liver cells have begun to die, making the damage to his liver permanent. what is the name of the liver disease professor buchannan suffers from?

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Reed Adkins · Answer 1

Professor Buchannan suffers from the liver disease called, cirrhosis.

Cirrhosis is a condition involving heavy scarring of the liver caused by chronic conditions and diseases, such as heavy alcoholism and hepatitis. All these chronic damages cause serious problems on the functioning of the liver. Throughout the years, professor's liver tried to repair itself from the damages and that is why the scars were formed.