Which statement is false concerning the pathophysiologic process of alcoholic cirrhosis?
A) Inflammation and damage leading to cirrhosis begin in the bile canaliculi.
B) Alcohol is transformed to acetaldehyde, which promotes liver fibrosis.
C) Mitochondrial function is impaired, decreasing oxidation of fatty acids.
D) Acetaldehyde inhibits export of proteins from the liver.

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Biliary cirrhosis differs from alcoholic cirrhosis in that the damage and inflammation leading to cirrhosis begin in bile canaliculi and bile ducts,rather than in the hepatocytes.The other options provide true information regarding the pathophysiologic process of alcoholic cirrhosis.

Which Statement Is False Concerning the Pathophysiologic Process of Alcoholic