Which of the following morphologic characteristics is representative of apoptosis?

a. Inflammation
b. Cell swelling
c. Cell shrinkage
d. Cell lysis

ANS: C
Only cell shrinkage is characteristic of apoptosis. The other three are characteristic of cell death by necrosis.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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