The presence of 'myelin figures' in necrotic cells is a result of:
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Correct answer: Degradation of cell membranes into phospholipid whorls
Myelin figures are large, whorled phospholipid masses derived from damaged cell membranes. They are prominent in necrotic cells and may be either phagocytosed by other cells or further degraded into fatty acids.
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