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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 43-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 2-week history of malaise, nausea, and a 3-kg (6.6-lb) weight loss. She has been drinking 8–9 alcoholic beverages daily for the past 20 years. Her temperature is 37.8°C (100°F) and pulse is 105/min. Examination shows jaundice and hepatosplenomegaly. A photomicrograph of a section of a biopsy specimen of the liver is shown. Which of the following mechanisms best explains the findings shown?
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Increased glycerol 3-phosphate formation