Cell Death: Necrosis vs Apoptosis

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What is a characteristic of necrosis that is not present in apoptosis?

  • Cytoplasmic thickening
  • Inflammation (correct)
  • Cell shrinkage
  • Cell membrane disruption

In H&E staining, what is the reason for the more colorful appearance of apoptotic cells?

  • Inflammation
  • Release of cellular contents
  • Gathering and thickening of cytoplasm (correct)
  • Disruption of the cell membrane

What is the term for the accumulation of triglycerides in the liver, which can lead to liver inflammation and cirrhosis?

  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Necrosis
  • Steatosis (correct)

What is the result of the balance disruption between production and consumption or entry and exit in cells?

<p>Intracellular communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding gesylol alcohol in one of the steps of H&E staining?

<p>To dissolve tissue fat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of fat accumulation in the liver cells?

<p>Fat fills the functional space of the cell and disturbs its function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of necrosis is characterized by the destruction of cell scaffolding and is mainly caused by microbial agents?

<p>Liquefactive necrosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of necrosis do pancreatic enzymes cause fat necrosis, followed by calcium precipitation and white color deposits?

<p>Fat necrosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe programmed cell death, occurring physiologically during embryogenesis and the menstrual cycle?

<p>Apoptosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of necrosis is characterized by the formation of a granuloma, with inflammatory cells surrounding tissue cells?

<p>Caseous necrosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between necrosis and apoptosis?

<p>Necrosis is a passive process, while apoptosis is an active, programmed process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of necrosis do antigen-antibody complexes deposit, leading to tissue damage?

<p>Fibrinoid necrosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of energy produced by anaerobic metabolism compared to aerobic metabolism?

<p>5% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the cell membrane during cell swelling due to hypoxia?

<p>It becomes stretched and thin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of excessive cell swelling on the endoplasmic reticulum?

<p>Liposomes on its surface are removed and protein synthesis is halted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the sodium-potassium pump's activity on the cell charge?

<p>The cell charge becomes more negative (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of ATP shortage on cellular pumps?

<p>The energy for cellular pumps is not provided (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of hypoxia on glucose metabolism?

<p>Anaerobic metabolism with 5% ATP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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