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Cancer Cell Death: Apoptosis vs Necrosis

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What is the outcome of apoptosis in terms of inflammation?

It leads to necrosis.
It causes cellular rupture.
It results in inflammation and collateral tissue damage.
It does not result in inflammation. (correct)

What is the role of apoptosis in development and tissue remodeling?

It is a type of cell division.
It is a pathologic process.
It is a type of metaplasia.
It is a necessary process. (correct)

What is the difference between apoptosis and necrosis?

Apoptosis results in cellular rupture, whereas necrosis does not.
Necrosis results in inflammation, whereas apoptosis does not. (correct)
Apoptosis is a type of cell division, whereas necrosis is a type of cell death.
Apoptosis results in inflammation, whereas necrosis does not.

What triggers the process of apoptosis?

Intracellular cascades that activate a cellular suicide response. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of dysplasia in terms of cancer development?

It has a greater potential to develop into cancer. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of apoptosis in the life cycle of red blood cells?

To decrease the number of red blood cells. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of apoptosis in terms of cellular components?

The internal components break down and are ingested by neighboring cells. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between apoptosis and cellular death?

Apoptosis is a type of cellular death, but it occurs in response to injury. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of apoptosis in tissue regulation?

It regulates the rate of cell division and cell death. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between apoptosis and cell division?

Apoptosis is tightly regulated by the rate of cell division and rate of cell death. (C) Signup and view all the answers