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[ArchivalUser]

When a histologic section is taken of an abscess, many of the observed neutrophils show a degenerative change
in which the nucleus has undergone fragmentation. This process is known as
A. caseous necrosis
B. coagulative necrosis
C. karyolysis
D. karyorrhexis
E. pyknosis

[ArchivalUser]

no idea... D?

[ArchivalUser]

dd

[ArchivalUser]

d

[ArchivalUser]

dd

[ArchivalUser]

The correct answer is D. Karyorrhexis refers to a pattern of nuclear degradation in which a pyknotic or
partially
pyknotic nucleus undergoes fragmentation followed by complete lysis. This pattern is common in the
neutrophils present in acute inflammation.