What is the likely effect of long-term exposure to a hepatotoxin?
A) Full recovery to normal tissue after the toxic material has been removed
B) Acute onset of vomiting, steatorrhea, and jaundice
C) Continued mild inflammation of the liver without permanent damage
D) Gradual irreversible damage to the liver and cirrhosis

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Long-term exposure to a hepatotoxin can lead to gradual irreversible damage to the liver, potentially resulting in cirrhosis, as the liver tissue is continuously damaged and replaced by scar tissue.

What Is the Likely Effect of Long-Term Exposure to a Hepatotoxin