Necrosis Overview

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What is necrosis characterized by?

  • Rapid repair of a tissue area
  • Inflammatory response without tissue death
  • Gradual decline in cellular function
  • Rapid death of a limited area (correct)

Which term describes the entire process of cell degeneration and death?

  • Pyknosis
  • Karyolysis
  • Necrosis
  • Necrobiosis (correct)

Which characteristic is used to differentiate necrotic tissue from autolysis?

  • Increased vascularization
  • Color variation within tissue
  • Presence of a zone of inflammation (correct)
  • Presence of ghost nuclei

What does pyknosis refer to in cellular characteristics of necrosis?

<p>Condensation of nuclear chromatin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process implies sudden death of the nucleus?

<p>Karyorrhexis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does karyolysis result in?

<p>A larger, round ghost nucleus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Necrosis Overview

  • Necrosis involves rapid death of cells within a localized area, marking the final stage of irreversible degeneration.
  • Necrobiosis refers to the complete process of cellular degeneration and ultimate death.

Gross Characteristics

  • Affected tissue appears pale, soft, and friable, distinctly separated from viable tissue.
  • Clear delineation exists between necrotic and healthy tissue, characterized by a zone of inflammation.
  • The separation must be sharp, differentiating necrosis from autolysis.

Cellular Features of Necrosis

  • Pyknosis: Occurs with nuclear chromatin condensing into a dark, round, homogeneous mass that is smaller than the original nucleus.
  • Karyorrhexis: The nucleus splits into numerous smaller fragments, indicating a sudden, severe cellular death.
  • Karyolysis: Involves the dissolution of nuclear chromatin, resulting in a large, hollow, ghost-like nucleus.

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