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The necrotic tissue and deposits of immune complexes, complement and plasma protein produce a smudy eosinophilic deposit is termed as_____________?

Correct answer: B. Fibrinoid necrosis

  • A. Coagulative necrosis
  • B. Fibrinoid necrosis
  • C. Caesous necrosis
  • D. Fatty necrosis

Explanation

Fibrinoid necrosis is a smudgy, intensely eosinophilic vascular deposit formed from necrotic tissue mixed with immune complexes, complement and plasma proteins. It is characteristic of immune-mediated vascular injury.

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