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What is the primary function of apoptosis in the body?
What is the primary function of apoptosis in the body?
- To recycle cellular components for energy production
- To stimulate the immune system to fight infection
- To remove cells during embryogenesis and menstruation (correct)
- To cause inflammation in response to injury
What is the characteristic of cellular staining in apoptosis?
What is the characteristic of cellular staining in apoptosis?
- No change in staining pattern
- Increased acidophilic staining (correct)
- Increased basophilic staining
- Decreased acidophilic staining
What is the result of apoptosis in terms of cellular fragments?
What is the result of apoptosis in terms of cellular fragments?
- Release of pro-inflammatory cytokines
- Activation of the immune system
- Formation of a scar tissue
- Formation of apoptotic bodies (correct)
What is the difference between apoptosis and necrosis?
What is the difference between apoptosis and necrosis?
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What is the purpose of autophagy in the body?
What is the purpose of autophagy in the body?
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What is the relationship between autophagy and apoptosis?
What is the relationship between autophagy and apoptosis?
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What is the effect of apoptosis on the immune system?
What is the effect of apoptosis on the immune system?
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What is the significance of studying apoptosis and autophagy dysfunction?
What is the significance of studying apoptosis and autophagy dysfunction?
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What is the characteristic of autophagy in terms of cellular components?
What is the characteristic of autophagy in terms of cellular components?
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What is the difference between autophagy and cellular recycling?
What is the difference between autophagy and cellular recycling?
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