PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

TISSUE DEGENERATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Zenker’s degeneration is mostly seen in ..?
A
Muscle cells
B
Kidney cells
C
Liver cells
D
Epithelial cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Zenker’s diverticulum, also known as pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, is a pharyngeal pouch that forms where the lower part of the throat and the upper part of the esophagus meet. It is most common in older adults.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Are the Causes of Zenker’s Diverticulum? Malfunctioning of the cricopharyngeal muscle with aging seems to be the main cause. Some neurologic diseases, such as a stroke, may result in malfunctioning of the cricopharyngeal muscle.

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