Which of the following is considered physiologic apoptosis, NOT pathologic apoptosis?
A) Cell death from cytotoxic anticancer drug damage to DNA
B) Cell death due to damage from viral hepatitis
C) Cell death in tumors
D) Cell death induced by cytotoxic T cells
E) Pathologic atrophy in parenchymal organs after duct obstruction

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Physiologic apoptosis occurs as a normal part of development and homeostasis, such as the elimination of cells by cytotoxic T cells to maintain immune system balance.

Which of the Following Is Considered Physiologic Apoptosis, NOT Pathologic