Which of the Following Statements About Necrosis and Apoptosis Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about necrosis and apoptosis is true?

• A) Necrosis causes cell rupture with release of intracellular contents, but apoptosis does not.
• B) Both necrosis and apoptosis are always pathologic processes.
• C) Both necrosis and apoptosis can occur in cells that are incapable of energy production and protein synthesis.
• D) Apoptosis triggers an inflammatory reaction, but necrosis does not.

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