Inclusions Flashcards
1
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What are the 3 common cytoplasmic inclusions?
A
Lipid drops, glycogen granules, and pigmentated granules
2
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Where can glycogen granules be found?
A
In the cytoplasm of metabolically active cells (the liver and myocytes).
3
Q
What are the 3 common pigmented deposits?
A
Melanin deposits, lipofuscin deposits, and heme deposits (hemosiderin).
4
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What can hemosiderin accumulation lead to?
A
Hemochromatosis marked by fatigue, joint pain, and skin darkening.
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