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What is the primary mechanism behind cloudy swelling in hydropic degeneration?
What is the primary mechanism behind cloudy swelling in hydropic degeneration?
- Accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in connective tissue
- Mitochondrial swelling and fragmentation leading to ATP production failure and impaired sodium pump (correct)
- Accumulation of mucin in epithelial cells
- Increased cell membrane permeability allowing influx of water
Which of the following organs is most likely to be affected by hydropic degeneration?
Which of the following organs is most likely to be affected by hydropic degeneration?
- Adipose tissue
- Skeletal muscle
- Cartilage
- Liver (correct)
What is the term used to describe the abnormal accumulation of fat inside cells?
What is the term used to describe the abnormal accumulation of fat inside cells?
- Hydropic degeneration
- Cloudy swelling
- Fatty change or steatosis (correct)
- Mucoid degeneration
Which of the following is a common cause of fatty change or steatosis?
Which of the following is a common cause of fatty change or steatosis?
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What is the term used to describe the accumulation of mucin in epithelial cells?
What is the term used to describe the accumulation of mucin in epithelial cells?
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In severe cases of fatty change, what is the microscopic appearance of affected cells?
In severe cases of fatty change, what is the microscopic appearance of affected cells?
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