Which of the following is the earliest light microscopic change seen in cells suffering from reversible hypoxic injury?
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Correct answer: Hydropic swelling
Hydropic swelling, or cloudy swelling, is the first manifestation of almost all forms of injury to cells. it results from the failure of energy-dependent membrane pumps, leading to an inability to maintain ionic and fluid homeostasis.
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