Physiologic programmed cell death is termed as_______________?
Correct answer: C. Apoptosis
- A. Autolysis
- B. Lysis
- C. Apoptosis
- 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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