11 Questions
What is apoptosis?
Coordinated and internally programmed cell death
In what process is apoptosis responsible for mediating cell death?
Tissue development during embryo formation
How does apoptosis differ from necrosis?
Apoptosis has regulated size of the cell turnover
In which physiologic process is apoptosis involved?
Cell destruction during embryo development
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes apoptosis from necrosis?
Controlled and regulated cell death
In which physiologic process does apoptosis play a role?
Sculpting of tissues during embryo development
What is the significance of apoptosis in pathologic processes?
Cell death in tumors exposed to chemotherapeutic agents
What is the role of apoptosis in hormone-dependent tissues?
Mediating cell death
What is the dominant cause of liquefaction (colliquative) necrosis?
Enzymes in tissue degradation
Which type of injury commonly leads to liquefaction (colliquative) necrosis?
Ischaemic injury
What are common examples of liquefaction (colliquative) necrosis?
Infarct brain and abscess cavity
Test your knowledge about apoptosis, a form of internally programmed cell death with significance in various physiological and pathological conditions. Learn about the controlled and regulated cell death pathway, distinct from necrosis and mitosis.
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