Liquefactive necrosis occurs in the brain because:
a. debris is not digested by hydrolases.
b. of protein denaturation.
c. it is rich in hydrolytic enzymes and lipids.
d. ischemia results in chemical injury.
ANS: C
Liquefactive necrosis is due to enzymatic action and because cells of the brain are rich in en-zymes. Protein denaturation occurs primarily in the kidneys. Liquefactive necrosis is due to en-zymatic reaction and not to hypoxia or hydrolases.
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