Exam 1: Mechanisms of Cell Injury Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when cells reach “the point of no return”
A
The cell can no longer recovery from its injury;
it will either undergo apoptosis or necrosis
2
Q
Brain and heart cells are sensitive to what types of injury?
A
hypoxia and ischemia
3
Q
Liver cells are susceptible to what types of injury?
A
drugs and chemicals
4
Q
Influx of Ca into cells causes activation of what?
A
phospholipases, proteases, endonucleases and ATPases
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