4 Questions
Which process is induced by cell injury and can occur for a group of cells?
Necrosis
What is the result of disturbance of the apoptotic pathway?
Cancer
Which process is an active, non-pathological process that affects individual cells without affecting neighboring cells or inducing inflammation?
Apoptosis
What is the characteristic appearance of the cell membrane during apoptosis?
Blebbed
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.
Test your knowledge of cell death mechanisms with this quiz. Explore the differences between necrosis and apoptosis, including their causes and effects on the cell.
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