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What is the outcome of apoptosis in terms of inflammation?
It does not result in inflammation.
What is the role of apoptosis in development and tissue remodeling?
It is a necessary process.
What is the difference between apoptosis and necrosis?
Necrosis results in inflammation, whereas apoptosis does not.
What triggers the process of apoptosis?
Intracellular cascades that activate a cellular suicide response.
What is the result of dysplasia in terms of cancer development?
It has a greater potential to develop into cancer.
What is the purpose of apoptosis in the life cycle of red blood cells?
To decrease the number of red blood cells.
What is the outcome of apoptosis in terms of cellular components?
The internal components break down and are ingested by neighboring cells.
What is the difference between apoptosis and cellular death?
Apoptosis is a type of cellular death, but it occurs in response to injury.
What is the role of apoptosis in tissue regulation?
It regulates the rate of cell division and cell death.
What is the relationship between apoptosis and cell division?
Apoptosis is tightly regulated by the rate of cell division and rate of cell death.
This quiz covers the differences between apoptosis and necrosis, including the causes and effects of each on cancer cells and tissue function.
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