All of the following statements are true regarding reversible cell injury, except______________?
Correct answer: A. Formation of amorphous densities in the mitochondrial matix
- A. Formation of amorphous densities in the mitochondrial matix
- B. Diminished generation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
- C. Formation of blebs in the plasma membrane
- D. Detachment of ribosomes from the granular endoplasmic reticulum
Explanation
Amorphous densities in the mitochondrial matrix indicate severe mitochondrial damage and are a feature of irreversible cell injury. ATP depletion, membrane blebbing and ribosomal detachment can occur during reversible injury.
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