If the liver of an alcoholic is examined under the microscop…

If the liver of an alcoholic is examined under the microscope postmortem (after death) the cells have changed their structure and function. This is due to the cells dealing with constant exposure to alcohol, which is a toxin. In order to try to maintain normal working order, one of the organelles, the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, adjusts to break down the alcohol. Which of the following hypotheses are supported by this liver mechanism?