In the liver, the accumulation of triglycerides within hepatocytes following toxic injury is known as:
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Correct answer: Hepatic steatosis
Steatosis, or fatty change, is a form of reversible injury often seen in the liver. It occurs when injury interferes with the metabolism or export of lipids, leading to the appearance of lipid vacuoles in the cytoplasm.
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