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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of reversible cell injury?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of reversible cell injury?
- Swelling of the cell
- Preservation of the cell membrane integrity
- Fragmentation of the nucleus (correct)
- Accumulation of lipids within the cell
Which of the following light microscopic nuclear changes reflects DNA damage?
Which of the following light microscopic nuclear changes reflects DNA damage?
- Pyknosis
- Karyolysis
- Karyorrhexis
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a functional abnormality that characterizes irreversibly injured cells?
Which of the following is NOT a functional abnormality that characterizes irreversibly injured cells?
- Increased cell division (correct)
- Impaired cell membrane permeability
- Disruption of cellular metabolism
- Inability to maintain ionic gradients
Which type of necrosis is associated with the presence of caseous (cheese-like) material?
Which type of necrosis is associated with the presence of caseous (cheese-like) material?
Which of the following is NOT a distinct pathway for initiating apoptosis?
Which of the following is NOT a distinct pathway for initiating apoptosis?
The family of intracellular proteins that regulates the rate of apoptosis is known as the:
The family of intracellular proteins that regulates the rate of apoptosis is known as the:
Which mechanism promotes the phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by macrophages?
Which mechanism promotes the phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by macrophages?
What is the primary characteristic of reversible cell injury caused by ischemia, as shown in the ultrastructural image?
What is the primary characteristic of reversible cell injury caused by ischemia, as shown in the ultrastructural image?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the nuclear changes seen in irreversible cell injury (necrosis)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the nuclear changes seen in irreversible cell injury (necrosis)?
What is the main structural difference between normal and reversibly injured renal tubular epithelial cells, as shown in the light microscopy images?
What is the main structural difference between normal and reversibly injured renal tubular epithelial cells, as shown in the light microscopy images?
What is the correct sequence of nuclear changes that occur during irreversible cell injury (necrosis)?
What is the correct sequence of nuclear changes that occur during irreversible cell injury (necrosis)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the ultrastructural changes seen in normal proximal tubular cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the ultrastructural changes seen in normal proximal tubular cells?
What is the main difference in the cytoplasmic changes between reversible and irreversible cell injury, as described in the text?
What is the main difference in the cytoplasmic changes between reversible and irreversible cell injury, as described in the text?
Which of the following best describes the ultrastructural changes seen in renal tubular cells undergoing reversible injury due to ischemia?
Which of the following best describes the ultrastructural changes seen in renal tubular cells undergoing reversible injury due to ischemia?
What is the main mechanism behind coagulative necrosis?
What is the main mechanism behind coagulative necrosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of coagulative necrosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of coagulative necrosis?
What is the most common setting for tissues to undergo coagulative necrosis?
What is the most common setting for tissues to undergo coagulative necrosis?
Which term describes the fading of nuclear basophilia followed by the disappearance of the nucleus?
Which term describes the fading of nuclear basophilia followed by the disappearance of the nucleus?
What distinguishes coagulative necrosis from liquefactive necrosis?
What distinguishes coagulative necrosis from liquefactive necrosis?
Which term refers to the process where dead cells are proteolyzed after coagulative necrosis?
Which term refers to the process where dead cells are proteolyzed after coagulative necrosis?
What happens to the phospholipid precipitates formed during cell necrosis?
What happens to the phospholipid precipitates formed during cell necrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of necrotic cells observed under an electron microscope?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of necrotic cells observed under an electron microscope?
Which of the following nuclear changes is NOT observed during necrosis?
Which of the following nuclear changes is NOT observed during necrosis?
What is the likely cause of the fading basophilia of chromatin observed during karyolysis?
What is the likely cause of the fading basophilia of chromatin observed during karyolysis?
What is the appearance of the cytoplasm in necrotic cells?
What is the appearance of the cytoplasm in necrotic cells?
What is the fate of the nucleus in a necrotic cell over time?
What is the fate of the nucleus in a necrotic cell over time?
What is the likely composition of the 'fluffy material' observed in necrotic cells under an electron microscope?
What is the likely composition of the 'fluffy material' observed in necrotic cells under an electron microscope?
What is the characteristic appearance of dry gangrene?
What is the characteristic appearance of dry gangrene?
What is the cause of wet gangrene?
What is the cause of wet gangrene?
What is the mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
What is the mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic finding in fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic finding in fat necrosis?
Which of the following is the mechanism behind fat necrosis?
Which of the following is the mechanism behind fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic histologic finding in fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic histologic finding in fat necrosis?
In which condition is fat necrosis commonly observed?
In which condition is fat necrosis commonly observed?
Where can fat necrosis occur?
Where can fat necrosis occur?
Which type of necrosis is characterized by a 'cheesy' (yellow, friable) gross appearance?
Which type of necrosis is characterized by a 'cheesy' (yellow, friable) gross appearance?
Which organism is most likely to be detected by performing an acid-fast stain on a lesion exhibiting caseous necrosis?
Which organism is most likely to be detected by performing an acid-fast stain on a lesion exhibiting caseous necrosis?
What is the main difference between dry gangrene and wet gangrene?
What is the main difference between dry gangrene and wet gangrene?
What is the main structural difference between normal and reversibly injured renal tubular epithelial cells, as shown in the light microscopy images?
What is the main structural difference between normal and reversibly injured renal tubular epithelial cells, as shown in the light microscopy images?
What is the main mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
What is the main mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic appearance of dry gangrene?
What is the characteristic appearance of dry gangrene?
What is the primary mechanism behind the formation of calcium soaps during cell necrosis?
What is the primary mechanism behind the formation of calcium soaps during cell necrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ultrastructural changes seen in normal proximal tubular cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ultrastructural changes seen in normal proximal tubular cells?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the nuclear changes observed during karyorrhexis?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the nuclear changes observed during karyorrhexis?
What is the likely cause of the fading basophilia of chromatin observed during karyolysis?
What is the likely cause of the fading basophilia of chromatin observed during karyolysis?
Which ultrastructural feature is NOT characteristic of necrotic cells observed under an electron microscope?
Which ultrastructural feature is NOT characteristic of necrotic cells observed under an electron microscope?
What is the likely composition of the 'fluffy material' observed in the cytoplasm of necrotic cells under an electron microscope?
What is the likely composition of the 'fluffy material' observed in the cytoplasm of necrotic cells under an electron microscope?
What is the most common setting for tissues to undergo coagulative necrosis?
What is the most common setting for tissues to undergo coagulative necrosis?
What is the characteristic histologic finding in fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic histologic finding in fat necrosis?
What is the likely fate of a necrotic nucleus that initially undergoes pyknosis?
What is the likely fate of a necrotic nucleus that initially undergoes pyknosis?
What is a characteristic ultrastructural change observed in normal proximal tubular cells?
What is a characteristic ultrastructural change observed in normal proximal tubular cells?
Which of the following represents irreversible injury to renal tubular epithelium?
Which of the following represents irreversible injury to renal tubular epithelium?
What distinguishes reversible cell injury due to ischemia from normal proximal tubular cells?
What distinguishes reversible cell injury due to ischemia from normal proximal tubular cells?
Which characteristic is indicative of reversible injury due to decreased blood flow in the ultrastructural image?
Which characteristic is indicative of reversible injury due to decreased blood flow in the ultrastructural image?
What type of injury is suggested by the presence of blebs, swelling, and eosinophilia in the cytoplasm?
What type of injury is suggested by the presence of blebs, swelling, and eosinophilia in the cytoplasm?
What is the probable outcome for a necrotic nucleus that exhibits karyorrhexis?
What is the probable outcome for a necrotic nucleus that exhibits karyorrhexis?
What is the characteristic appearance of wet gangrene?
What is the characteristic appearance of wet gangrene?
What is the mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
What is the mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
Where can fat necrosis occur?
Where can fat necrosis occur?
What is the characteristic histologic finding in fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic histologic finding in fat necrosis?
What is the likely cause of wet gangrene?
What is the likely cause of wet gangrene?
What is the main mechanism behind coagulative necrosis?
What is the main mechanism behind coagulative necrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of necrotic cells observed under an electron microscope?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of necrotic cells observed under an electron microscope?
Which term describes the process where dead cells are proteolyzed after coagulative necrosis?
Which term describes the process where dead cells are proteolyzed after coagulative necrosis?
What is the primary characteristic of reversible cell injury caused by ischemia, as shown in the ultrastructural image?
What is the primary characteristic of reversible cell injury caused by ischemia, as shown in the ultrastructural image?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the ultrastructural changes seen in irreversible cell injury (necrosis)?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the ultrastructural changes seen in irreversible cell injury (necrosis)?
In the context of reversible cell injury, what is the significance of steatosis?
In the context of reversible cell injury, what is the significance of steatosis?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the rash and symptoms experienced by the 45-year-old woman after applying the moisturizing skin cream?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the rash and symptoms experienced by the 45-year-old woman after applying the moisturizing skin cream?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes necrosis from apoptosis?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes necrosis from apoptosis?
Which of the following best describes the mechanism behind coagulative necrosis?
Which of the following best describes the mechanism behind coagulative necrosis?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the nuclear changes observed during karyolysis?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the nuclear changes observed during karyolysis?
Which of the following best describes the underlying mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
Which of the following best describes the underlying mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
Phospholipid precipitates are phagocytosed by other cells.
Phospholipid precipitates are phagocytosed by other cells.
Dead cells do not become calcified.
Dead cells do not become calcified.
Mitochondria in necrotic cells exhibit a decrease in size with increased basophilia.
Mitochondria in necrotic cells exhibit a decrease in size with increased basophilia.
Nuclear pyknosis is characterized by DNA condensing into a solid shrunken mass.
Nuclear pyknosis is characterized by DNA condensing into a solid shrunken mass.
Karyorrhexis involves the fusion of pyknotic nuclei.
Karyorrhexis involves the fusion of pyknotic nuclei.
The nucleus in a dead cell completely disappears within 1-2 days.
The nucleus in a dead cell completely disappears within 1-2 days.
Karyolysis is primarily due to increased chromatin staining.
Karyolysis is primarily due to increased chromatin staining.
Apoptosis and necrosis are both forms of reversible cell injury.
Apoptosis and necrosis are both forms of reversible cell injury.
Karyolysis is a light microscopic nuclear change that reflects DNA damage.
Karyolysis is a light microscopic nuclear change that reflects DNA damage.
Liquefactive necrosis is characterized by a 'cheesy' gross appearance.
Liquefactive necrosis is characterized by a 'cheesy' gross appearance.
Apoptosis can be initiated through a single pathway.
Apoptosis can be initiated through a single pathway.
Necrosis is a controlled process regulated by intracellular proteins.
Necrosis is a controlled process regulated by intracellular proteins.
Phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by macrophages does not involve any specific mechanisms.
Phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by macrophages does not involve any specific mechanisms.
Irreversibly injured cells always display the same two functional abnormalities.
Irreversibly injured cells always display the same two functional abnormalities.
Coagulative necrosis is characterized by the denaturation of structural and enzymatic proteins leading to cell lysis.
Coagulative necrosis is characterized by the denaturation of structural and enzymatic proteins leading to cell lysis.
Necrosis can be defined as cell death that occurs due to mild damage to cell membranes and intact cellular contents.
Necrosis can be defined as cell death that occurs due to mild damage to cell membranes and intact cellular contents.
Caseous necrosis is a morphologic pattern that is typically seen in tissues irreversibly injured by ischemia.
Caseous necrosis is a morphologic pattern that is typically seen in tissues irreversibly injured by ischemia.
Gangrenous necrosis is a morphologic pattern characterized by eosinophilic, anucleate cells that may persist for days or weeks.
Gangrenous necrosis is a morphologic pattern characterized by eosinophilic, anucleate cells that may persist for days or weeks.
The mechanism behind fat necrosis involves the formation of chalky white deposits due to enzymatic destruction of cellular contents.
The mechanism behind fat necrosis involves the formation of chalky white deposits due to enzymatic destruction of cellular contents.
Liquefactive necrosis is a morphologic pattern associated with the formation of ghost outlines of dead cells.
Liquefactive necrosis is a morphologic pattern associated with the formation of ghost outlines of dead cells.
Electron microscopy can reveal profound nuclear changes that end in nuclear dissolution during coagulative necrosis.
Electron microscopy can reveal profound nuclear changes that end in nuclear dissolution during coagulative necrosis.
Caseous necrosis is typically seen in wet gangrene.
Caseous necrosis is typically seen in wet gangrene.
Gangrenous necrosis is commonly associated with ischemia.
Gangrenous necrosis is commonly associated with ischemia.
Dry gangrene can transition to wet gangrene if an infection occurs.
Dry gangrene can transition to wet gangrene if an infection occurs.
Gas gangrene is caused by an acute necrotizing infection with Streptococcus pyogenes.
Gas gangrene is caused by an acute necrotizing infection with Streptococcus pyogenes.
Caseating granuloma typically has a peripheral zone of eosinophils and mast cells.
Caseating granuloma typically has a peripheral zone of eosinophils and mast cells.
Necrosis typically involves only the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin.
Necrosis typically involves only the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin.
Acid-fast stain can be used to detect tuberculosis in lesions exhibiting caseous necrosis.
Acid-fast stain can be used to detect tuberculosis in lesions exhibiting caseous necrosis.
Fat necrosis primarily occurs in adipose tissue of the liver.
Fat necrosis primarily occurs in adipose tissue of the liver.
Wet gangrene results from long-standing ischemic necrosis without bacterial superinfection.
Wet gangrene results from long-standing ischemic necrosis without bacterial superinfection.
Dry gangrene is characterized by pink-red areas indicating advanced necrosis.
Dry gangrene is characterized by pink-red areas indicating advanced necrosis.
Calcium soaps are formed in fat necrosis due to the action of lipase on triglycerides.
Calcium soaps are formed in fat necrosis due to the action of lipase on triglycerides.
Phagocytosis of dead cells in fat necrosis is primarily carried out by fibroblasts.
Phagocytosis of dead cells in fat necrosis is primarily carried out by fibroblasts.
White foci of dead fat cells in retroperitoneum are a characteristic feature of dry gangrene.
White foci of dead fat cells in retroperitoneum are a characteristic feature of dry gangrene.
'Wet gangrene' indicates dry, non-infectious necrosis.
'Wet gangrene' indicates dry, non-infectious necrosis.
Dead adipocytes in fat necrosis are phagocytosed by lymphocytes.
Dead adipocytes in fat necrosis are phagocytosed by lymphocytes.
'Gangrenous Necrosis' refers to a pattern characterized by liquefactive changes.
'Gangrenous Necrosis' refers to a pattern characterized by liquefactive changes.
'Fat Necrosis' primarily involves the release of activated pancreatic amylases into the peritoneal cavity.
'Fat Necrosis' primarily involves the release of activated pancreatic amylases into the peritoneal cavity.
What is the primary structural difference between normal and reversibly injured renal tubular epithelial cells, as shown in the light microscopy images?
What is the primary structural difference between normal and reversibly injured renal tubular epithelial cells, as shown in the light microscopy images?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the characteristic 'cheesy' (yellow, friable) gross appearance in a specific type of necrosis?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the characteristic 'cheesy' (yellow, friable) gross appearance in a specific type of necrosis?
What is the likely cause of the fading basophilia of chromatin observed during the nuclear change known as karyolysis?
What is the likely cause of the fading basophilia of chromatin observed during the nuclear change known as karyolysis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the ultrastructural changes seen in normal proximal tubular cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the ultrastructural changes seen in normal proximal tubular cells?
What is the primary mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
What is the primary mechanism behind the formation of chalky white deposits in fat necrosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic nuclear change observed during irreversible cell injury (necrosis)?
Which of the following is a characteristic nuclear change observed during irreversible cell injury (necrosis)?
What is the likely outcome for a necrotic nucleus that exhibits the nuclear change known as karyorrhexis?
What is the likely outcome for a necrotic nucleus that exhibits the nuclear change known as karyorrhexis?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes liquefactive necrosis from other forms of necrosis?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes liquefactive necrosis from other forms of necrosis?
Which bacterial infections are commonly associated with liquefactive necrosis?
Which bacterial infections are commonly associated with liquefactive necrosis?
Where is liquefactive necrosis most commonly seen in the body?
Where is liquefactive necrosis most commonly seen in the body?
What is the likely outcome of a cerebral infarction several years old?
What is the likely outcome of a cerebral infarction several years old?
What is the primary cause of the liquefaction observed in cerebral infarctions?
What is the primary cause of the liquefaction observed in cerebral infarctions?
What is the characteristic appearance of an acute ischemic infarction in the middle cerebral artery territory?
What is the characteristic appearance of an acute ischemic infarction in the middle cerebral artery territory?
What is the primary mechanism behind the formation of the cystic cavity in a cerebral infarction several years old?
What is the primary mechanism behind the formation of the cystic cavity in a cerebral infarction several years old?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for the digestion of cellular contents during necrosis?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for the digestion of cellular contents during necrosis?
Which of the following cytoplasmic changes is characteristic of necrotic cells observed under a light microscope?
Which of the following cytoplasmic changes is characteristic of necrotic cells observed under a light microscope?
What is the primary reason for the increased eosinophilia (pink staining) observed in the cytoplasm of necrotic cells?
What is the primary reason for the increased eosinophilia (pink staining) observed in the cytoplasm of necrotic cells?
What is the primary reason for the glassy, homogeneous appearance of the cytoplasm in necrotic cells?
What is the primary reason for the glassy, homogeneous appearance of the cytoplasm in necrotic cells?
Which of the following statements about the time course of necrosis is correct?
Which of the following statements about the time course of necrosis is correct?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the formation of myelin figures in necrotic cells?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the formation of myelin figures in necrotic cells?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for the recruitment of leukocytes during necrosis?
What is the primary mechanism responsible for the recruitment of leukocytes during necrosis?
What is the primary mechanism behind fat necrosis?
What is the primary mechanism behind fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic appearance of dry gangrene?
What is the characteristic appearance of dry gangrene?
What is the primary cause of wet gangrene?
What is the primary cause of wet gangrene?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the nuclear changes observed during karyolysis?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the nuclear changes observed during karyolysis?
What is the characteristic histologic finding in fat necrosis?
What is the characteristic histologic finding in fat necrosis?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between gangrenous necrosis and ischemia?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between gangrenous necrosis and ischemia?
What is the likely fate of a necrotic nucleus that initially undergoes pyknosis?
What is the likely fate of a necrotic nucleus that initially undergoes pyknosis?
What is the primary characteristic of fat necrosis?
What is the primary characteristic of fat necrosis?
Which of the following conditions is associated with fibrinoid necrosis?
Which of the following conditions is associated with fibrinoid necrosis?
What is the characteristic microscopic finding in fibrinoid necrosis?
What is the characteristic microscopic finding in fibrinoid necrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of reversible cell injury?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of reversible cell injury?
What is the primary mechanism behind coagulative necrosis?
What is the primary mechanism behind coagulative necrosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of caseous necrosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of caseous necrosis?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of necrosis compared to apoptosis?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of necrosis compared to apoptosis?
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Study Notes
- Reversible cell injury due to ischemia in renal tubular epithelium shows cytoplasmic blebs, swelling, and eosinophilia.
- Irreversible cell injury (necrosis) in renal tubular epithelium is characterized by ruptured cytoplasmic membranes and nuclear changes (karyolysis, pyknosis, karyorrhexis).
- Coagulative necrosis is the most common setting in tissues irreversibly injured by ischemia, leading to denaturation of structural and enzymatic proteins, cell lysis, and eosinophilic, anucleate cells persisting for days.
- Gangrenous necrosis is a distinctive form of necrosis usually affecting body parts like the leg, involving epidermis, dermis, subcutis, and deeper tissues, leading to dry or wet gangrene depending on the presence of infection.
- Fat necrosis is characterized by focal areas of fat destruction and can occur in various tissues like the pancreas, breast, abdomen, and subcutaneous fat, often due to the release of activated pancreatic lipases.
- Caseous necrosis is a form of coagulation necrosis associated with granulomatous inflammation, seen in tuberculosis and certain fungal infections, presenting with a "cheesy" gross appearance and distinctive histopathologic features like granulomas.
- Nuclear changes in necrotic cells can present in three patterns: karyolysis (fading of nuclear basophilia), pyknosis (nuclear shrinkage and increased basophilia), and karyorrhexis (fragmentation of pyknotic nucleus).
- Electron microscopy of necrotic cells reveals discontinuities in plasma and organelle membranes, dilation of mitochondria, disruption of lysosomes, and intracytoplasmic myelin figures.
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