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?

Intracellular communities Signup and view all the answers

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

To dissolve tissue fat Signup and view all the answers

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

Fat fills the functional space of the cell and disturbs its function 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?

Liquefactive necrosis 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?

Fat necrosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Apoptosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Caseous necrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between necrosis and apoptosis?

Necrosis is a passive process, while apoptosis is an active, programmed process Signup and view all the answers

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

Fibrinoid necrosis Signup and view all the answers

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

5% Signup and view all the answers

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

It becomes stretched and thin Signup and view all the answers

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

Liposomes on its surface are removed and protein synthesis is halted Signup and view all the answers

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

The cell charge becomes more negative Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of ATP shortage on cellular pumps?

The energy for cellular pumps is not provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of hypoxia on glucose metabolism?

Anaerobic metabolism with 5% ATP Signup and view all the answers