Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is Liquefaction necrosis?
A
Enzymes are released following cell death like with an abscess.
2
Q
What happens during coagulation necrosis?
A
Acidosis develops and denatures proteins. Associated with ischemic event and characteristic of hypoxic injury.
3
Q
What is caseous necrosis?
A
When dead cells persist indefinitely. Found in the center of TB granulomas characterized by soft cheese like debris.
4
Q
What are the 3 different types of necrotic cell death?
A
Liquefaction, coagulation, and caseous.
