PROGRAM CELL DEATH”. vital process that helps eliminate unwanted cells

physiologic death of cells

consists of more or less rapid coagulation cytoplasm. Encountered when there is infarction. most common “TOMBSTONE FORMATION”

due to enzymes, necrosis of tissue rich in liquid. brain and spinal cord

yellow, cheesy, crumbly material

SULFIDE GAS FORMATION”

arterial occlusion

Venous occlusion

involves the destruction of adipose tissue. Fat destruction due to release of pancreatic lipases. “CHALKY WHITE APPEARANCE”

indicates reduction in size and condensation of the nuclear material

indicates the segmentation and fragmentation of the nucleus, whereby nuclear contents are broken up and released into the cytoplasm

means the dissolution of the nucleus where all basophilism is lost and the nucleus disappears

The cell may appear larger SWELLING’’

Refers to the death or complete cessation of metabolic and functional activities of the organism or body Cells survive 4-6 minutes after lungs and heart stop functioning

death because of cardiovascular integrity

leads to death due to absence of oxygen and accumulation of carbon dioxide

causing loss of coordination of various body functions

this is the first demonstrable change observed, characterized by cooling of the body. 7°F PER HOUR

refers to the rigidity or stiffening of the muscles, occurring 6-12hours after death.

refers to the purplish discoloration or lividity of the skin. Due to stasis and settling down of blood.

refers to the drying and wrinkling of the cornea and the anterior chamber of the eye

characterized by foul-smelling gases, due to multiplying saprophytic organisms

this implies self-digestion of the cells, bacteria enhance the destruction of tissue.

pathologic death of cell which is due to disease or injury.

yellow, cheesy, crumbly material