Pyknosis is characterized by_________________?
Correct answer: C. Nuclear shrinkage
- A. Nuclear basophilia
- B. Nucleus disintegration
- C. Nuclear shrinkage
- D. Nucleolus disintegration
Explanation
Pyknosis is the irreversible condensation and shrinkage of the nucleus, producing a small, intensely basophilic nuclear mass. Nuclear disintegration is karyorrhexis, while complete nuclear dissolution is karyolysis.
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