Understanding Suffering: Aetiology, Pathogenesis, & Morphology
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Which is NOT listed as an Aetiology of suffering in the text?

  • Infectious Agents
  • Chemical Agents
  • Cellular Adaptation (correct)
  • Genetic defects

    • What is a common mechanism of suffering according to the text?

  • Enhanced plasma membrane permeability
  • Maintenance of Ca homeostasis
  • Increased ATP production
  • Mitochondrial damage leading to ATP generation cease (correct)

    • Which condition is NOT associated with suffering in the text?

  • Healthy aging (correct)
  • Physical trauma
  • Obesity
  • Pneumonia

    • What is a consequence of loss of Ca homeostasis according to the text?

    <p>Membrane damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agent is NOT mentioned as a cause of suffering in the text?

    <p>Carbon dioxide poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between necrosis and apoptosis?

    <p>Necrosis is uncontrolled cell death, while apoptosis is a controlled 'suicide' programme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the replacement of one adult cell type by another?

    <p>Metaplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of atrophy in cells?

    <p>Reduced blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subcellular alteration is seen in steatosis?

    <p>Abnormal accumulation of triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for hypertrophy in cells?

    <p>Increased workload</p> Signup and view all the answers

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