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Tigered effect of heart is seen in_______________?

Correct answer: A. Fatty change

  • A. Fatty change
  • B. Hyaline change
  • C. Amy
  • D. Atrophy

Explanation

The tigered or tabby appearance of the heart is produced by fatty change, with yellow streaks of fat contrasting against the darker myocardium. Hyaline change, amyloidosis, and atrophy do not produce this characteristic pattern.

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