Irreversible cell injury : apoptosis Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
apoptosis
A
programed cell death
2
Q
apoptosis is triggered by:
A
- specific receptor-mediated stimuli
- loss of signals on well differentiated cells
3
Q
apoptosis: morphology
A
- cell shrinkage with increased cytoplasmic density
- chromatin condensation( pyknosis)
- formation of cytoplasmic blebs and apoptotic bodies (fragmentation)
- phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by adjacent healthy cells
