Multiple Choice
Apoptosis can only be stimulated through intracellular signals.
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16. Cell Division
Control of Cell Death
Multiple Choice
In the context of control of cell death, programmed cell death is known as:
A
Autophagy
B
Apoptosis
C
Pyroptosis
D
Necrosis
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Understand the concept of programmed cell death, which is a regulated process by which cells undergo an orderly death to maintain tissue homeostasis and development.
Review the definitions of the options: Autophagy is a process of self-digestion by a cell to recycle components; Pyroptosis is a form of inflammatory programmed cell death; Necrosis is uncontrolled cell death due to injury.
Recognize that Apoptosis is the classical form of programmed cell death characterized by specific morphological and biochemical features such as cell shrinkage, DNA fragmentation, and membrane blebbing.
Distinguish apoptosis from other forms of cell death by its non-inflammatory nature and its role in normal development and tissue maintenance.
Conclude that in the context of controlled, programmed cell death, the correct term is Apoptosis.
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