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What is one of the features induced by specific Bcl-2 proteins during apoptosis?
What is one of the features induced by specific Bcl-2 proteins during apoptosis?
- Increase in cell volume
- Loss of mitochondrial function (correct)
- Enhanced mitochondrial function
- Caspase deactivation
Which process follows the activation of initial caspases during apoptosis?
Which process follows the activation of initial caspases during apoptosis?
- Decrease in membrane permeability
- Release of cytochrome c into the nucleus
- Inhibition of DNA fragmentation
- Activation of a cascade of other caspases (correct)
What contributes to the shrinkage of nuclear and cell volumes during apoptosis?
What contributes to the shrinkage of nuclear and cell volumes during apoptosis?
- Increased lipid mobility
- Destruction of the cytoskeleton and chromatin (correct)
- Mitochondrial fusion
- Enhanced cytoskeleton integrity
How are apoptotic cells identified histochemically?
How are apoptotic cells identified histochemically?
What role does apoptosis play in the final development of the central nervous system?
What role does apoptosis play in the final development of the central nervous system?
Which protein triggers apoptosis for eliminating cells blocked by lack of nutrients or damage?
Which protein triggers apoptosis for eliminating cells blocked by lack of nutrients or damage?
What is the process of cell suicide called?
What is the process of cell suicide called?
How do apoptotic bodies get eliminated?
How do apoptotic bodies get eliminated?
Why is the release of cellular components avoided during apoptosis?
Why is the release of cellular components avoided during apoptosis?
In cancer cells, which genes are often deactivated to prevent elimination through apoptosis?
In cancer cells, which genes are often deactivated to prevent elimination through apoptosis?
What family of proteins controls the onset of apoptosis?
What family of proteins controls the onset of apoptosis?
What triggers the local inflammatory reaction and immigration of leukocytes in injured cells?
What triggers the local inflammatory reaction and immigration of leukocytes in injured cells?
