Chapter 1: Necrosis Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Coagulative necrosis
A
Cell proteins are altered or denatured : coagulation
2
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Fat necrosis
A
Fatty tissue broken down into fatty acids
3
Q
Caseous necrosis
A
Form of coagulation necrosis
Thick, yellowish, cheese substance forms
4
Q
Liquefaction
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Dead cells liquefy b/c of release of cell enzymes
5
Q
Infarction
A
Area of dead cells as a result of oxygen deprivation
6
Q
Gangrene
A
Area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by bacteria
