PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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Question
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Severe changes associated with disturbed water metabolism is characterized by
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cloudy swelling
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vacuolar degeneration
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hydropic degeneration
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all of the above
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none of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cellular swelling (synonyms: hydropic change, vacuolar degeneration, cellular edema) is an acute reversible change resulting as a response to nonlethal injuries. It is an intracytoplasmic accumulation of water due to incapacity of the cells to maintain the ionic and fluid homeostasis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hydropic swelling is intracellular edema of keratinocytes, often seen with viral infections.
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