What Feature Distinguishes Necrosis from Apoptosis

question 36

Multiple Choice

What feature distinguishes necrosis from apoptosis?

• A) Necrosis requires ATP.
• B) Necrosis is characterized by cellular shrinkage and chromatin condensation.
• C) Necrosis induces inflammation.
• D) Necrosis results in nuclear fragments of 185 base pairs.

Understand the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus in controlling the circadian rhythm.

Identify the characteristics and effects of REM sleep.

Recognize the sleep requirements across different age groups.

Describe the stages of sleep and their unique characteristics.

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Definitions:

Neurochemicals

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Blood-Brain Barrier

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Neuropsychological Illness

Disorders that arise from changes in the functioning of the brain, affecting cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

Psychoactive Drugs

Chemical substances that affect the brain function, leading to alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, and behavior.