NAFLD hepatocyte findings: which is true?

• A. Extensive alcohol intake
• B. Iron overload
• C. Excessive triglyceride accumulation in hepatocytes
• D. Viral infection

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that NAFLD is defined by fat accumulation inside liver cells, specifically triglycerides. In NAFLD, hepatocytes become packed with triglyceride droplets, a pattern called macrovesicular steatosis. This lipid buildup happens due to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, not because of alcohol use. So the true finding is excessive triglyceride accumulation in hepatocytes.

The other options point to different liver issues: extensive alcohol intake leads to alcoholic fatty liver disease, iron overload suggests disorders like hemochromatosis, and viral infection points to viral hepatitis.