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What are the early functional changes seen in cell injury?
What are the early functional changes seen in cell injury?
- Enhanced cell membrane integrity
- Increased ATP production
- Defects in protein synthesis (correct)
- Decreased generation of DNA
Which morphological changes are associated with reversible injury?
Which morphological changes are associated with reversible injury?
- Plasma membrane alterations and dilation of the endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
- Nuclear changes of pyknosis and fragmentation
- Extensive damage to all cellular membranes
- Swelling of lysosomes and vacuolization of mitochondria
In irreversible injury, what leads to the activation of enzymes that catabolize membranes, proteins, ATP, and nucleic acids?
In irreversible injury, what leads to the activation of enzymes that catabolize membranes, proteins, ATP, and nucleic acids?
- Extracellular calcium entering the cell (correct)
- Continued loss of proteins through the plasma membrane
- Swelling of lysosomes and vacuolization of mitochondria
- Release of intracellular calcium from stores
Which type of necrosis is characteristic of hypoxic death of cells in the central nervous system?
Which type of necrosis is characteristic of hypoxic death of cells in the central nervous system?
What is a distinguishing feature of apoptosis compared to necrosis?
What is a distinguishing feature of apoptosis compared to necrosis?
Which process involves individual cell deletion in physiological growth control and disease?
Which process involves individual cell deletion in physiological growth control and disease?
What are the characteristics of apoptotic cells?
What are the characteristics of apoptotic cells?
What are the components involved in haemostasis?
What are the components involved in haemostasis?
What distinguishes thrombosis from normal hemostasis?
What distinguishes thrombosis from normal hemostasis?
Which factor contributes to arterial and cardiac thrombosis by causing mechanical damage and damaging the exposed endothelium?
Which factor contributes to arterial and cardiac thrombosis by causing mechanical damage and damaging the exposed endothelium?
What condition can trigger arterial thrombosis due to the pressure of the tumor against the vein?
What condition can trigger arterial thrombosis due to the pressure of the tumor against the vein?
Which of the following is NOT a common site for arterial thrombosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common site for arterial thrombosis?
What is the main consequence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) involving the propagation of the thrombus?
What is the main consequence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) involving the propagation of the thrombus?
In what type of blood vessel does venous thrombosis mostly occur?
In what type of blood vessel does venous thrombosis mostly occur?
What is the primary cause of venous thrombosis?
What is the primary cause of venous thrombosis?
What triggers arterial thrombosis in patients with prosthetic cardiac valves?
What triggers arterial thrombosis in patients with prosthetic cardiac valves?
What is the outcome of arterial thrombosis that is frequently occlusive?
What is the outcome of arterial thrombosis that is frequently occlusive?
In which scenario would a patient require continuous anticoagulation therapy?
In which scenario would a patient require continuous anticoagulation therapy?
What condition can result in arterial thrombosis due to prolonged bed rest or immobilization?
What condition can result in arterial thrombosis due to prolonged bed rest or immobilization?
