How Is Apoptosis Related to Physiologic Homeostasis

question 29

Multiple Choice

How is apoptosis related to physiologic homeostasis?

• A)The process prevents germline mutations.
• B)The efficiency of organ/tissue functions is increased.
• C)Replacement with scar tissue occurs more rapidly after cell damage.
• D)Cells that are able to undergo apoptosis bypass restriction point controls for mitosis.

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