General Pathology — MCQs

General Pathology Indian Medical PG Practice Questions and MCQs

Question 11: Histiocytes are:

A. Scavenger cells (Correct Answer)
B. Allergic cells
C. Released in immunologic response
D. Leukocytes

Explanation: **Explanation:** **Histiocytes** are tissue-resident macrophages derived from circulating monocytes [1]. They are part of the **Mononuclear Phagocyte System (MPS)** [1]. 1. **Why Option A is correct:** Histiocytes are primarily **scavenger cells** [3]. Their main physiological role is phagocytosis—engulfing and digesting cellular debris, foreign substances, and pathogens [3]. In states of chronic inflammation, they may transform into epithelioid cells or fuse to form multinucleated giant cells [1]. 2. **Why other options are incorrect:** * **Option B:** Allergic responses are primarily mediated by **Mast cells** (releasing histamine) and **Eosinophils**. * **Option C:** While histiocytes act as Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) to initiate immune responses, the phrase "released in immunologic response" typically refers to **antibodies** (by plasma cells) or **cytokines**. Histiocytes are resident in tissues rather than being "released" acutely. * **Option D:** While histiocytes originate from monocytes (which are leukocytes), once they migrate into tissues and differentiate, they are classified as **tissue macrophages**, not circulating leukocytes [1]. **High-Yield Clinical Pearls for NEET-PG:** * **Specialized Histiocytes:** Note their names in specific tissues: **Kupffer cells** (Liver), **Microglia** (CNS), **Alveolar macrophages/Dust cells** (Lungs) [1], and **Langerhans cells** (Skin) [2]. * **Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH):** A high-yield pathology characterized by Birbeck granules (tennis-racket shaped) on EM and CD1a/S100 positivity. * **Markers:** CD68 is the most specific immunohistochemical marker for histiocytes/macrophages. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Inflammation and Repair, pp. 105-106. [2] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Diseases of the Immune System, p. 200. [3] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Inflammation and Repair, pp. 106-107.

Question 12: Which of the following is true regarding pleomorphic adenoma?

A. More common in males
B. Of endothelial origin
C. Most common site is the parotid gland
D. More common in females (Correct Answer)

Explanation: **Explanation:** **Pleomorphic Adenoma (Mixed Tumor)** is the most common benign tumor of the salivary glands. 1. **Why Option D is Correct:** Epidemiologically, pleomorphic adenomas show a distinct **female preponderance**, typically occurring in the 4th to 6th decades of life. While many salivary gland tumors are slightly more common in females, this demographic trend is a classic teaching point for pleomorphic adenoma. 2. **Analysis of Incorrect Options:** * **Option A:** Incorrect, as the tumor is more common in females than males. * **Option B:** Incorrect. Pleomorphic adenoma is of **epithelial and mesenchymal (myoepithelial) origin**, not endothelial [2]. It is called a "mixed tumor" because it contains both epithelial elements (ducts/acini) and mesenchymal-like backgrounds (myxoid, chondroid, or osteoid tissue) derived from myoepithelial cells [2]. * **Option C:** This is a nuanced point. While the **parotid gland** is indeed the most common site for pleomorphic adenoma (accounting for ~80% of cases) [1], in the context of this specific question and standard NEET-PG patterns, the female predilection is often prioritized as the "most true" clinical characteristic when compared against anatomical distribution in certain question banks. *Note: In many clinical scenarios, C is also a factually correct statement; however, examiners often use this question to test demographic knowledge.* **High-Yield Clinical Pearls for NEET-PG:** * **Most common salivary gland tumor:** Pleomorphic Adenoma (overall and in the parotid). * **Histology:** Characterized by a "mixed" appearance—epithelial cells and a **myxomatous/chondroid stroma** [2]. * **Risk of Malignancy:** Can undergo malignant transformation into **Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma** (presents as sudden rapid growth in a long-standing mass) [1]. * **Recurrence:** High recurrence rate if "enucleated" due to its **pseudopods** (finger-like projections through the capsule); hence, treatment is superficial parotidectomy [1]. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Head and Neck, pp. 751-753. [2] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Diseases of the Immune System, pp. 274-276.

Question 13: The protein found in the amyloid deposits in senile systemic amyloidosis is?

A. AL protein
B. â2 microglobulin
C. â-amyloid protein
D. Transthyretin (Correct Answer)

Explanation: **Senile Systemic Amyloidosis (SSA)**, also known as Wild-Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTRwt), is a condition primarily affecting elderly individuals (typically >70 years). The correct answer is **Transthyretin (TTR)**. 1. **Why Transthyretin is correct:** TTR is a serum protein synthesized in the liver that transports thyroxine and retinol [1]. In SSA, structurally normal (wild-type) TTR molecules become unstable with age, misfold, and deposit as amyloid fibrils. These deposits have a predilection for the **heart (ventricles)**, leading to restrictive cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias [1]. 2. **Why other options are incorrect:** * **AL protein (Amyloid Light Chain):** Derived from immunoglobulin light chains; associated with **Primary Amyloidosis** and plasma cell dyscrasias (e.g., Multiple Myeloma). * **β2-microglobulin (Aβ2M):** A component of MHC Class I molecules; it deposits in patients on **long-term hemodialysis**, typically affecting joints and the carpal ligament [1]. * **β-amyloid protein (Aβ):** Derived from Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP); found in the cerebral plaques of **Alzheimer’s disease**. **High-Yield Clinical Pearls for NEET-PG:** * **Hereditary Systemic Amyloidosis:** Also involves Transthyretin, but it is due to a **mutated** form (most common mutation is Val30Met) [1]. * **Staining:** All amyloid types show **Apple-green birefringence** under polarized light after **Congo Red** staining. * **Diagnosis:** While SSA is systemic, it is often clinically silent except for the heart. It was formerly called "Senile Cardiac Amyloidosis." * **AA Protein:** Associated with **Secondary Amyloidosis** (chronic inflammation like RA, TB, or Osteomyelitis). **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Diseases of the Immune System, p. 266.

Question 14: Giant cells are a characteristic histopathologic finding in which of the following?

A. Aphthous ulcers
B. Keratocyst
C. Brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism (Correct Answer)
D. Dentigerous cyst

Explanation: **Explanation:** The correct answer is **Brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism**. **Why it is correct:** A Brown tumor is not a true neoplasm but a reactive focal osteolytic lesion caused by **primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism** [1]. Excess parathyroid hormone (PTH) stimulates osteoclastic activity [2]. Histopathologically, these lesions are characterized by a proliferation of **multinucleated giant cells** (osteoclast-like) scattered within a vascular fibrous stroma containing hemosiderin deposits [1]. The "brown" color is clinically attributed to these extensive areas of hemorrhage and hemosiderin [1]. **Why the other options are incorrect:** * **Aphthous ulcers:** These are common oral mucosal ulcerations characterized by a fibrinopurulent membrane covering a zone of granulation tissue with a predominantly mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate. Giant cells are not a feature. * **Keratocyst (Odontogenic Keratocyst):** This is characterized by a thin, friable wall lined by parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium with a prominent palisaded basal layer. Giant cells are only seen if the cyst wall ruptures, causing a foreign body reaction, but they are not a diagnostic feature. * **Dentigerous cyst:** This is a developmental odontogenic cyst attached to the cementoenamel junction of an unerupted tooth. It is lined by thin, non-keratinized epithelium. Giant cells are not characteristic. **NEET-PG High-Yield Pearls:** * **Differential Diagnosis:** Histologically, Brown tumors are indistinguishable from **Central Giant Cell Granuloma (CGCG)**. Diagnosis depends on correlating with serum biochemistry (Elevated PTH and Calcium in Brown tumor) [1]. * **Radiology:** Appears as a well-defined "punched-out" radiolucency. * **Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica:** The advanced skeletal manifestation of hyperparathyroidism, of which Brown tumors are a component (also known as von Recklinghausen's disease of bone) [1]. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. The Endocrine System, pp. 1105-1106. [2] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissue Tumors, p. 1194.

Question 15: Epithelial granuloma is caused by which of the following immune cells?

A. Neutrophil
B. Cytotoxic T cells
C. Helper T cells (Correct Answer)
D. NK cells

Explanation: ### Explanation **Concept Overview:** An **epithelioid granuloma** is a hallmark of **Type IV (Delayed-type) Hypersensitivity** [2], [3]. It is a specialized form of chronic inflammation characterized by a microscopic aggregation of epithelioid histiocytes (activated macrophages), lymphocytes, and occasionally giant cells [1], [5]. **Why Helper T cells (CD4+) are correct:** The formation of a granuloma is driven by the interaction between macrophages and **CD4+ Helper T cells (specifically Th1 cells)**. 1. Macrophages present antigens to CD4+ T cells via MHC Class II [3]. 2. Activated Th1 cells secrete **Interferon-gamma (IFN-̳)** [1], [2]. 3. IFN-̳ is the critical cytokine that transforms regular macrophages into **epithelioid histiocytes** (which have increased phagocytic capacity) and promotes their fusion into multinucleated giant cells [1]. **Why other options are incorrect:** * **Neutrophils:** These are the hallmark of acute inflammation and abscess formation, not chronic granulomatous inflammation. * **Cytotoxic T cells (CD8+):** While present in the outer rim of a granuloma, they are primarily involved in direct cell lysis (e.g., viral infections or graft rejection) rather than the induction of epithelioid changes. * **NK cells:** These are part of the innate immune system and provide early defense against tumors and viruses; they do not orchestrate granuloma formation. **NEET-PG High-Yield Pearls:** * **Key Cytokines:** TNF-̱ (maintains granuloma integrity) and IFN-̳ (activates macrophages) [1]. * **Epithelioid cells:** These are modified macrophages that resemble epithelial cells (abundant pink cytoplasm, indistinct cell borders) but lack a basement membrane [1]. * **Clinical Examples:** Tuberculosis (caseating), Sarcoidosis (non-caseating), Leprosy, and Cat-scratch disease [5]. * **Schistosoma mansoni:** A classic cause of granulomas in response to parasitic eggs [4]. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Inflammation and Repair, p. 109. [2] Cross SS. Underwood's Pathology: A Clinical Approach. 6th ed. (Basic Pathology) introduces the student to key general principles of pathology, both as a medical science and as a clinical activity with a vital role in patient care. Part 2 (Disease Mechanisms) provides fundamental knowledge about the cellular and molecular processes involved in diseases, providing the rationale for their treatment. Part 3 (Systematic Pathology) deals in detail with specific diseases, with emphasis on the clinically important aspects., pp. 173-174. [3] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Diseases of the Immune System, pp. 216-218. [4] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Diseases of the Immune System, pp. 218-219. [5] Cross SS. Underwood's Pathology: A Clinical Approach. 6th ed. (Basic Pathology) introduces the student to key general principles of pathology, both as a medical science and as a clinical activity with a vital role in patient care. Part 2 (Disease Mechanisms) provides fundamental knowledge about the cellular and molecular processes involved in diseases, providing the rationale for their treatment. Part 3 (Systematic Pathology) deals in detail with specific diseases, with emphasis on the clinically important aspects., pp. 198-200.

Question 16: Watson and Crick are associated with what discovery?

A. Discovery of the helical structure of DNA (Correct Answer)
B. Association of Helicobacter pylori with chronic gastritis
C. Discovery of the HIV virus
D. None of the above

Explanation: **James Watson and Francis Crick** are iconic figures in molecular biology, credited with the discovery of the **double-helical structure of DNA** in 1953 [1]. Using X-ray diffraction data (notably "Photo 51" produced by Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins), they proposed that DNA consists of two antiparallel strands held together by complementary base pairing (Adenine-Thymine and Cytosine-Guanine) [1]. This discovery laid the foundation for modern genetics, molecular pathology, and the understanding of DNA replication and protein synthesis. **Analysis of Incorrect Options:** * **Option B:** The association of *Helicobacter pylori* with chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer disease was discovered by **Barry Marshall and Robin Warren** (Nobel Prize 2005). This is a high-yield fact as *H. pylori* is also a Class I carcinogen linked to MALToma and Gastric Adenocarcinoma. * **Option C:** The discovery of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is attributed to **Luc Montagnier and Françoise Barré-Sinoussi** (Nobel Prize 2008). * **Option D:** Incorrect, as Option A is the definitive historical contribution of Watson and Crick. **Clinical Pearls for NEET-PG:** * **Nobel Prize:** Watson, Crick, and Wilkins shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962. * **Chargaff’s Rule:** A crucial precursor to their discovery, stating that in DNA, the amount of A=T and G=C. * **Central Dogma:** Francis Crick also coined the term "Central Dogma" of molecular biology (DNA → RNA → Protein). * **B-DNA:** The specific helical form described by Watson and Crick is the **B-form**, which is the most common form found in living cells. **References:** [1] Cross SS. Underwood's Pathology: A Clinical Approach. 6th ed. (Basic Pathology) introduces the student to key general principles of pathology, both as a medical science and as a clinical activity with a vital role in patient care. Part 2 (Disease Mechanisms) provides fundamental knowledge about the cellular and molecular processes involved in diseases, providing the rationale for their treatment. Part 3 (Systematic Pathology) deals in detail with specific diseases, with emphasis on the clinically important aspects., pp. 51-52.

Question 17: All of the following trigger the intrinsic pathway of programmed cell death, except?

A. Withdrawal of growth factor stimulus
B. Radiation injury
C. Activation of Fas receptor by FasL (Correct Answer)
D. Intracellular protein misfolding

Explanation: **Explanation:** Apoptosis (programmed cell death) occurs via two distinct but converging pathways: the **Intrinsic (Mitochondrial) pathway** and the **Extrinsic (Death Receptor-initiated) pathway** [1]. **Why Option C is correct:** The **activation of Fas receptor by FasL** is the classic trigger for the **Extrinsic pathway**. Fas (CD95) is a death receptor belonging to the Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) receptor family [1]. When FasL (Fas ligand) binds to the receptor, it leads to the recruitment of FADD (Fas-associated death domain) and the activation of **Caspase-8**, bypassing the mitochondria entirely. **Why the other options are incorrect:** The Intrinsic pathway is triggered by increased mitochondrial permeability and the release of pro-apoptotic molecules like Cytochrome c [1]. * **A. Withdrawal of growth factors:** Leads to a loss of anti-apoptotic signals (Bcl-2, Bcl-xL), triggering the mitochondrial release of Cytochrome c. * **B. Radiation injury:** Causes DNA damage, which activates the **p53 protein** [2]. p53 induces pro-apoptotic BH3-only proteins (Bax, Bak), initiating the intrinsic pathway. * **D. Protein misfolding:** Accumulation of misfolded proteins in the ER causes "ER stress," which directly activates the intrinsic pathway [3]. **High-Yield Clinical Pearls for NEET-PG:** * **Executioner Caspases:** Both pathways converge at the activation of **Caspases 3 and 6**. * **Initiator Caspases:** Extrinsic = Caspase 8 & 10; Intrinsic = Caspase 9 [1]. * **Bcl-2 Family:** Pro-apoptotic members (Bax, Bak) create holes in the mitochondrial membrane; Anti-apoptotic members (Bcl-2, Bcl-xL) maintain membrane integrity. * **FLIP Protein:** A viral/cellular protein that can inhibit the extrinsic pathway by blocking Caspase-8 activation [1]. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Cellular Responses to Stress and Toxic Insults: Adaptation, Injury, and Death, pp. 64-67. [2] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Neoplasia, p. 310. [3] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Cellular Responses to Stress and Toxic Insults: Adaptation, Injury, and Death, p. 69.

Question 18: What type of inheritance pattern is observed in MELAS syndrome?

A. Autosomal dominant
B. Autosomal recessive
C. Mitochondrial (Correct Answer)
D. X-linked

Explanation: **Explanation:** **MELAS syndrome** (Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-like episodes) is a classic example of a **Mitochondrial inheritance** pattern [2]. It is caused by mutations in the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), most commonly in the *MT-TL1* gene which encodes tRNA leucine [2]. Since mitochondria are inherited exclusively from the oocyte, this condition follows a **maternal inheritance** pattern, where an affected mother can pass the trait to all her children, but an affected father cannot pass it to any [1]. **Why other options are incorrect:** * **Autosomal Dominant/Recessive:** These involve mutations in nuclear DNA located on autosomes. While some mitochondrial proteins are encoded by nuclear DNA, MELAS specifically involves the mitochondrial genome. * **X-linked:** This involves genes on the X chromosome [3]. MELAS does not show gender-biased inheritance or criss-cross inheritance patterns typical of X-linked traits. **High-Yield Clinical Pearls for NEET-PG:** 1. **Heteroplasmy:** This is a hallmark of mitochondrial diseases where a cell contains a mixture of both normal and mutated mtDNA [1]. The clinical severity depends on the proportion of mutated DNA. 2. **Threshold Effect:** Symptoms appear only when the level of mutated mtDNA exceeds a specific threshold in high-energy-demanding tissues (Brain, Muscle) [1]. 3. **Muscle Biopsy:** Characteristically shows **"Ragged Red Fibers"** (Gomori trichrome stain) due to compensatory proliferation of abnormal mitochondria. 4. **Other Mitochondrial Disorders:** MERRF (Myoclonic Epilepsy with Ragged Red Fibers) and LHON (Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy) [1], [2]. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Genetic Disorders, p. 181. [2] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. The Central Nervous System, pp. 1305-1306. [3] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Genetic Disorders, p. 151.

Question 19: Endothelium activation refers to which of the following processes?

A. Aberration of the anatomy of the vessel wall
B. Irreversible changes in the functional state of the vessel wall
C. Smooth muscle proliferation
D. Increased expression of adhesion molecules for leukocyte recruitment (Correct Answer)

Explanation: **Explanation:** **Endothelial activation** is a critical physiological response of the vascular lining to various stimuli such as cytokines (TNF, IL-1), bacterial products, or hemodynamic stress [1]. **Why Option D is Correct:** The hallmark of endothelial activation is the transition from a quiescent state to a pro-inflammatory and pro-coagulant state. This involves the **upregulation of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs)** like E-selectin, P-selectin, VCAM-1, and ICAM-1 [2]. These molecules act as "hooks" that allow leukocytes to roll, adhere, and eventually migrate through the vessel wall into the site of injury or infection [2]. **Why Other Options are Incorrect:** * **Option A:** Endothelial activation is a **functional** change, not primarily an anatomical aberration. While chronic activation can lead to structural remodeling, the term specifically refers to the cellular response. * **Option B:** Endothelial activation is generally **reversible**. Once the inflammatory stimulus is removed, the endothelium can return to its basal, non-activated state. * **Option C:** Smooth muscle proliferation is a feature of chronic vascular injury and atherosclerosis (intimal thickening), often occurring downstream of chronic endothelial dysfunction, but it is not the definition of "activation" [3]. **High-Yield NEET-PG Pearls:** * **Inducers:** The primary triggers for activation are **TNF-α** and **IL-1** [2]. * **Weibel-Palade Bodies:** These are storage granules in endothelial cells containing **P-selectin** and **Von Willebrand Factor (vWF)**. * **Consequences:** Activated endothelium loses its anti-thrombotic properties, leading to increased expression of Tissue Factor and decreased expression of Thrombomodulin [1]. * **Clinical Link:** Persistent endothelial activation/dysfunction is the initiating step in **Atherosclerosis** [3]. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Hemodynamic Disorders, Thromboembolic Disease, and Shock, p. 142. [2] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Inflammation and Repair, p. 87. [3] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Diseases of Infancy and Childhood, pp. 502-503.

Question 20: Which of the following conditions shows the maximum deposits of lipofuscin?

A. Gaucher's disease
B. Tay-Sachs disease
C. Acute enteric fever
D. Severe malnutrition (Correct Answer)

Explanation: **Explanation:** **Lipofuscin**, also known as the "wear-and-tear" or "aging" pigment, is an insoluble brownish-yellow granular intracellular material [2]. It is a product of free radical injury and lipid peroxidation of polyunsaturated lipids of subcellular membranes [2]. **Why Severe Malnutrition is Correct:** Lipofuscin is characteristically seen in cells undergoing **slow, progressive atrophy** [1]. In conditions like **severe malnutrition** (Marasmus/Kwashiorkor) and cancer cachexia, there is a marked reduction in organ size and metabolic activity [1]. This leads to the "Brown Atrophy" of organs, most notably the heart and liver. The pigment accumulates because the autophagic vacuoles cannot completely digest the peroxidized lipids, leaving behind residual bodies (lipofuscin) [3]. **Analysis of Incorrect Options:** * **Gaucher’s Disease & Tay-Sachs Disease:** These are Lysosomal Storage Diseases. They involve the accumulation of specific complex lipids (Glucocerebroside and GM2 Ganglioside, respectively) due to enzyme deficiencies, not lipofuscin [2]. * **Acute Enteric Fever:** This is an acute inflammatory/infectious condition. Lipofuscin requires a chronic, prolonged period of cellular stress or atrophy to accumulate significantly; it is not a feature of acute febrile illnesses. **NEET-PG High-Yield Pearls:** * **Composition:** Polymers of lipids and phospholipids complexed with protein [2]. * **Appearance:** Light microscopy shows yellow-brown, finely granular perinuclear pigment [2]. Electron microscopy shows "tell-tale" electron-dense perinuclear granules [2]. * **Clinical Significance:** It is not toxic to the cell but serves as a **marker of past free radical injury** [2]. * **Common Sites:** Heart (Brown atrophy), Liver, and Brain (neurons) of aging patients or those with severe weight loss [1]. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Cellular Responses to Stress and Toxic Insults: Adaptation, Injury, and Death, pp. 47-49. [2] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Cellular Responses to Stress and Toxic Insults: Adaptation, Injury, and Death, p. 75. [3] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. Cellular Responses to Stress and Toxic Insults: Adaptation, Injury, and Death, pp. 71-73.

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