5 Questions
What are the three categories into which accumulated materials are divided?
Normal cellular components, abnormal molecules, pigment
In which category would lipid and carbohydrate storage diseases fall under?
Abnormal molecules (exogenous or endogenous)
What is an example of abnormal accumulation of normal cellular elements?
Fatty change in liver– triglycerides
What causes abnormal accumulation of abnormal molecules?
Genetic or acquired defect in the metabolism, packaging, transport, or secretion of that substance
What is the primary characteristic of pigment accumulation?
An abnormal exogenous substance accumulates
Study Notes
Categories of Accumulated Materials
- Accumulated materials are divided into three categories: abnormal accumulation of normal cellular elements, abnormal accumulation of abnormal molecules, and pigment accumulation.
Abnormal Accumulation of Normal Cellular Elements
- Lipid and carbohydrate storage diseases fall under this category.
Abnormal Accumulation of Abnormal Molecules
- This type of accumulation is caused by defective or absent enzymes that are necessary for breaking down molecules.
Pigment Accumulation
- The primary characteristic of pigment accumulation is the accumulation of exogenous or endogenous pigments in cells and tissues.
Test your knowledge of intracellular accumulations and pathological calcifications with this quiz. Explore the causes, categories, and types of abnormal materials that can accumulate within cells. Identify and understand the implications of these accumulations on cellular function and health.
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