PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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will disrupt homeostasis
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may cause defective genetic info to be passed to the next generation of cells
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is an important regulatory process that maintains the health of a multicellular organism
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can contribute to the development of cancer
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Detailed explanation-1: -Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death. It is used during early development to eliminate unwanted cells; for example, those between the fingers of a developing hand. In adults, apoptosis is used to rid the body of cells that have been damaged beyond repair. Apoptosis also plays a role in preventing cancer.
Detailed explanation-2: -A type of cell death in which a series of molecular steps in a cell lead to its death. This is one method the body uses to get rid of unneeded or abnormal cells. The process of programmed cell death may be blocked in cancer cells. Also called apoptosis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tissue homeostasis requires a balance between cell proliferation and death. Apoptosis and proliferation are linked by cell cycle regulators, and apoptotic stimuli affect both cell proliferation and death. Glucocorticoids induce G1 arrest and apoptosis in transformed lymphoid cells.