Cell injury and cell death
Quiz by Sadeq K. Ali Al-Salait
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- Q1Which type of cell death is characterized by cell swelling and inflammation?AutophagyApoptosisNecrosisNecroptosis30s
- Q2What is the main feature distinguishing apoptosis from necrosis?Programmed cell deathRapid cell swellingCell lysisInflammatory response30s
- Q3Which of the following is a characteristic of autophagy?Cellular self-digestionGenetic mutationInflammationCell membrane rupture30s
- Q4Which of the following conditions is most likely to lead to hypoxic injury in cells?Increased temperatureReduced oxygen supplyHigh toxic substance levelsExcessive nutrient intake30s
- Q5Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for programmed cell death of damaged or unnecessary cells?IschemiaApoptosisInfarctionNecrosis30s
- Q6What is the primary cause of irreversible cell injury?Severe mitochondrial dysfunctionNormal physiological stressCell membrane hyperpermeabilityMild oxidative stress30s
- Q7Which type of injury is characterized by the immediate rupture of cell membranes?RegenerationNecrosisApoptosisHypertrophy30s
- Q8Which of the following is a common feature of reversible cell injury?Disintegration of the nucleusInflammatory response
Disintegration of mitochondria
Cellular swellingLoss of membrane integrity30s - Q9In the context of cell injury, what does the term 'ischemia' refer to?Increased availability of oxygen
Cell deprivation of oxygen
Excessive blood flowInsufficient blood supply to tissuesNormal blood circulation30s - Q10What type of cell death is characterized by a cascade of events leading to the formation of apoptotic bodies?ApoptosisAutophagyNecrosisPyroptosis30s
- Q11Which of the following is a characteristic feature of necrosis?Programmed cell deathFormation of apoptotic bodiesCell shrinkage and chromatin condensationUncontrolled cell degradation and inflammation30s
- Q12What is the primary cause of apoptosis?Cellular stress or damageExposure to toxinsInfection by pathogensInsufficient nutrients30s