Cell Death Mechanisms Quiz

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Which process is induced by cell injury and can occur for a group of cells?

  • Necrosis (correct)
  • Blebbing
  • Apoptosis
  • Inflammation

What is the result of disturbance of the apoptotic pathway?

  • Autoimmune disease
  • Inflammation
  • Cancer (correct)
  • Necrosis

Which process is an active, non-pathological process that affects individual cells without affecting neighboring cells or inducing inflammation?

  • Inflammation
  • Apoptosis (correct)
  • Blebbing
  • Necrosis

What is the characteristic appearance of the cell membrane during apoptosis?

<p>Blebbed (D)</p>
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Flashcards

Necrosis

Cell death induced by injury, affecting groups of cells.

Apoptosis

Active, non-pathological cell death affecting individual cells without inflammation.

Apoptosis Disturbance Result

A disturbance in apoptosis can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation and survival.

Apoptotic Cell Membrane Appearance

During apoptosis the cell membrane forms bubble like protrusions.

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Study Notes

Apoptosis and Cell Injury

  • Apoptosis is induced by cell injury and can occur for a group of cells.

Disturbance of Apoptotic Pathway

  • Disturbance of the apoptotic pathway results in cancer or autoimmune disease.

Characteristics of Apoptosis

  • Apoptosis is an active, non-pathological process that affects individual cells without affecting neighboring cells or inducing inflammation.

Cellular Changes during Apoptosis

  • The characteristic appearance of the cell membrane during apoptosis is blebbing.

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