During apoptosis, a cell will
A) die because it is damaged and, as a result, cause an inflammatory response.
B) self-destruct and, as a result, cause an inflammatory response.
C) die because it is accidentally damaged, and, as a result, cause fever.
D) self-destruct without causing an inflammatory response.
E) divide to repair damaged tissue, leading to an inflammatory response.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During apoptosis, a cell undergoes programmed self-destruction, but without causing inflammation. This is because the cell breaks down its own components into smaller pieces that can be efficiently cleared away by neighboring cells and immune cells without triggering an immune response. This process is in contrast to necrosis, which is unplanned cell death due to acute damage and can cause inflammation and other harmful effects on surrounding tissue.

During Apoptosis, a Cell Will