The hormone dependent shedding of endometrium is an example of_______________?
Correct answer: D. Apoptosis
- A. Necrosis
- B. Autolysis
- C. None of the above
- D. Apoptosis
Explanation
The cyclical shedding of endometrial cells is a regulated, hormone-dependent process involving apoptosis rather than necrosis. Apoptosis removes individual cells without the marked inflammation typical of necrotic cell death.
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