A patient exposed to carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) develops hepatocyte swelling. What mechanism explains this?
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Correct answer: CCl3 free radical formation
CCl4 is metabolized into CCl3 free radicals, causing membrane damage and cell swelling.
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