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How Do Different Types of Cellular Stress Lead to Injury and Death?

Cells in our body can get stressed for different reasons, and each reason can hurt them in various ways. Here are some important types of stress:

  1. Hypoxia - This happens when there’s not enough oxygen. Without enough oxygen, cells can’t make energy properly, which can make them weak and not work well.

  2. Oxidative Stress - This happens when there are too many harmful particles called reactive oxygen species (ROS). These can damage proteins, fats, and DNA inside cells, making it hard for them to fix themselves.

  3. Nutritional Deficiencies - If our body doesn’t get enough important nutrients, it can hurt how cells work. This can lead to cells shrinking or even dying.

  4. Toxic Substances - Some chemicals or drugs can mess up how cells work or make them die on purpose.

If the stress on cells is too strong or lasts too long, they can get seriously hurt. This can lead to cell death, either by an uncontrolled process called necrosis or a controlled way called apoptosis.

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How Do Different Types of Cellular Stress Lead to Injury and Death?

Cells in our body can get stressed for different reasons, and each reason can hurt them in various ways. Here are some important types of stress:

  1. Hypoxia - This happens when there’s not enough oxygen. Without enough oxygen, cells can’t make energy properly, which can make them weak and not work well.

  2. Oxidative Stress - This happens when there are too many harmful particles called reactive oxygen species (ROS). These can damage proteins, fats, and DNA inside cells, making it hard for them to fix themselves.

  3. Nutritional Deficiencies - If our body doesn’t get enough important nutrients, it can hurt how cells work. This can lead to cells shrinking or even dying.

  4. Toxic Substances - Some chemicals or drugs can mess up how cells work or make them die on purpose.

If the stress on cells is too strong or lasts too long, they can get seriously hurt. This can lead to cell death, either by an uncontrolled process called necrosis or a controlled way called apoptosis.

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