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What is apoptosis?
What is apoptosis?
- A process of cell death triggered by internal mechanisms (correct)
- A way for cells to multiply rapidly
- A method of cell death involving rapid cell division
- A pathway of cell growth induced by external factors
What happens to apoptotic cells?
What happens to apoptotic cells?
- They release toxins into the surrounding environment
- They undergo rapid cell division
- They fuse together to form new cells
- They break up into fragments known as apoptotic bodies (correct)
In what way does apoptosis differ from necrosis?
In what way does apoptosis differ from necrosis?
- Necrosis results in the intact structure of the plasma membrane
- Necrotic cells break up into apoptotic bodies
- Apoptosis leads to cells multiplying uncontrollably
- Apoptosis causes an inflammatory reaction, while necrosis does not (correct)
Under what conditions does apoptosis occur?
Under what conditions does apoptosis occur?
What are some physiologic causes of apoptosis?
What are some physiologic causes of apoptosis?
Which statement best describes apoptosis?
Which statement best describes apoptosis?
What is the primary function of eliminating potentially harmful self-reactive lymphocytes?
What is the primary function of eliminating potentially harmful self-reactive lymphocytes?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of apoptosis?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of apoptosis?
Which type of cells are typically responsible for phagocytosing apoptotic cells or cell bodies?
Which type of cells are typically responsible for phagocytosing apoptotic cells or cell bodies?
Which of the following degenerative diseases is associated with the accumulation of misfolded proteins?
Which of the following degenerative diseases is associated with the accumulation of misfolded proteins?
During which process do neutrophils and lymphocytes undergo apoptosis due to a lack of necessary survival signals?
During which process do neutrophils and lymphocytes undergo apoptosis due to a lack of necessary survival signals?
Which of the following is NOT a common morphological feature of apoptosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common morphological feature of apoptosis?
What is the primary feature of the cell undergoing apoptosis?
What is the primary feature of the cell undergoing apoptosis?
What is the role of caspases in apoptosis?
What is the role of caspases in apoptosis?
Which of the following is not a step in the mechanism of apoptosis?
Which of the following is not a step in the mechanism of apoptosis?
What is the primary difference between the two main pathways of apoptosis?
What is the primary difference between the two main pathways of apoptosis?
What is the role of the BCL2 family of proteins in apoptosis?
What is the role of the BCL2 family of proteins in apoptosis?
What is the result of an imbalance in the BCL2 family of proteins?
What is the result of an imbalance in the BCL2 family of proteins?
What is the primary function of the adaptor proteins in the death receptor pathway?
What is the primary function of the adaptor proteins in the death receptor pathway?
Which of the following is NOT a specific example of apoptosis?
Which of the following is NOT a specific example of apoptosis?
How does the plasma membrane differ between necrosis and apoptosis?
How does the plasma membrane differ between necrosis and apoptosis?
How do the cellular contents differ between necrosis and apoptosis?
How do the cellular contents differ between necrosis and apoptosis?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of apoptosis?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of apoptosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of necrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of necrosis?
