1. Cirrhosis is: Answer end-stage liver disease 2. Cirrhosis is characterized by: Answer extensive degeneration and destruction of theliver cells -results in the replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis (Scar tissue) and regenrativenodules that occur from the liver's attempt to repair itself 3. The development of cirrhosis usually happens after: Answer decades of chronic liverdisease 4. Most common causes of liver cirrhosis in the U.S: Answer -Chronic hepatitis C -Alcohol induced liver disease other causes include -Extreme dieting, malapsorption, obesity -Environment factors -Genetic predisposition 5. Biliary causes of cirrhosis include: Answer -primary biliary cirrhosis -primary sclerosing cholangitis 6. Primary scleorsing cholangitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affectthe: Answer liver and bile ducts that is frequently found in men