Cell physiology basics · Physiology

Apoptosis differs from necrosis because it is:

  1. An uncontrolled process
  2. Always pathological
  3. Programmed cell death
  4. Associated with inflammation
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Correct answer: Programmed cell death

Apoptosis is a regulated, programmed process. It removes unwanted cells without causing inflammation.

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