PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

CELL DAMAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is karyorrhexis?
A
Nuclear Condensation
B
Nuclear Fragmentation
C
Nuclear Dissolution
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Karyorrhexis (from Greek karyon ‘kernel, seed, nucleus’ and rhexis ‘bursting’) is the destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a dying cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Karyorrhexis is the destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a daily cell whereby its chromatin is distributed irregularly throughout the cytoplasm. 3. Karyorrhexis is usually preceded by pyknosis. 4. Karyolysis is a complete dissolution of the chromatin of a dying cell due to enzymatic degradation by endonucleases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Karyolysis is the complete dissolution of nuclear components of a dying cell.

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