Apoptosis

Question 1

Apoptosis

Answer 1

A controlled process where a cell self destructs to prevent damage to the organism

Question 2

Purpose of Apoptosis

Answer 2

• Helps shape organs during embryonic development
• Removes damaged or mutated cells to prevent diseases
• Prevents cancer

Question 3

Apoptosis process

Answer 3

1. The cell receives an apoptotic signal
2. Cell shrinks and condenses, breaking down internal components
3. DNA is fragmented into smaller pieces
4. The cell forms apoptotic bodies
5. Immune cells engulf and digest apoptotic bodies to prevent inflammation

Question 4

Difference between Apoptosis and Necrosis

Answer 4

Apoptosis is a controlled process whereas necrosis is uncontrolled. And apoptosis does not do any damage to nearby cells whereas necrosis does

Question 5

What are the two pathways of Apoptosis

Answer 5

1. Intrinsic
2. Extrinsic

Question 6

Blebs

Answer 6

bulges of the cell membrane which is formed by apoptosis, these break off to form apoptotic bodies

Question 7

Role of phagocytes

Answer 7

Cleans up the apoptotic bodies formed after apoptosis through phagocytosis