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Physiologic programmed cell death is termed as_______________?

Correct answer: A. Apoptosis

  • A. Apoptosis
  • B. Lysis
  • C. Autolysis
  • D. Autopsy

Explanation

Apoptosis is regulated, programmed cell death that removes unwanted cells without the marked inflammation typical of necrosis. Autolysis is enzymatic self-digestion after cell death, not normal programmed cell removal.

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