Quiz 1 Flashcards
swelling of mitochondria caused by impaired cell energy production can cause?
cloudy or vacuolar cytoplasmic changes
apoptosis refers to ?
programmed cell death to remove old cells
is hyperglycemia a cause of impaired cell energy production?
no
Alcohol consumption can lead to fatty liver change by?
induction of enzymes to increase fatty acid conversion into triglycerides
local death of a cell or cells due to injury is known as ?
necrosis
what microscopic feature is the best indicator for necrosis?
nucelar changes, pyknosis, karryohexis or karryolysis
is a hemorrhage a post mortem change?
no
the switch of cells from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism can cause?
damage to lysosomal membranes potentially worsening cellular injury
free radicals generated within cells are unstable and can lead to ?
degredation of nucleic acids
Jaundice can occur secondarly to hemolysis of RBCs (T/F)?
True