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3 marksSubstance Abuse

CAPE Biology Unit 2 · 2018 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)(ii)

Alcohol consumption can produce both short-term and long-term effects on the liver.

Explain how the metabolism of alcohol can lead to a short-term effect on the liver.

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