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What is the primary cause of diabetic gangrene in diabetic females after the age of 45 years?
What is the primary cause of diabetic gangrene in diabetic females after the age of 45 years?
- Uncontrolled hyperlipaemia
- Atherosclerosis
- Uncontrolled diabetes (correct)
- Hyperglycaemia
What is the characteristic of dry gangrene in terms of putrefaction?
What is the characteristic of dry gangrene in terms of putrefaction?
- Rapid putrefaction
- No putrefaction
- Variable putrefaction
- Slow putrefaction (correct)
Which type of gangrene usually affects internal organs?
Which type of gangrene usually affects internal organs?
- Moist gangrene (correct)
- Atherosclerotic gangrene
- Diabetic gangrene
- Dry gangrene
What is the characteristic of moist gangrene in terms of toxin production?
What is the characteristic of moist gangrene in terms of toxin production?
What separates the healthy tissues from the gangrenous tissues in the gangrenous process?
What separates the healthy tissues from the gangrenous tissues in the gangrenous process?
What is the main difference between dry and moist gangrene?
What is the main difference between dry and moist gangrene?
What is the outcome of the natural amputation process in gangrene?
What is the outcome of the natural amputation process in gangrene?
What is a predisposing factor for senile gangrene?
What is a predisposing factor for senile gangrene?
What is the typical appearance of a gangrenous area?
What is the typical appearance of a gangrenous area?
What is the usual site of onset for senile gangrene?
What is the usual site of onset for senile gangrene?
What happens to healthy tissues when irritated?
What happens to healthy tissues when irritated?
What is the result of cut-off of blood supply in senile gangrene?
What is the result of cut-off of blood supply in senile gangrene?
What is the primary cause of necrosis in gangrene?
What is the primary cause of necrosis in gangrene?
What type of ischaemia can lead to infarction or gangrene?
What type of ischaemia can lead to infarction or gangrene?
What is the effect of a big embolus in the pulmonary trunk?
What is the effect of a big embolus in the pulmonary trunk?
What is the result of putrefaction in gangrene?
What is the result of putrefaction in gangrene?
What type of ischaemia can lead to ischaemic atrophy?
What type of ischaemia can lead to ischaemic atrophy?
What is the difference between dry and moist gangrene?
What is the difference between dry and moist gangrene?
