CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    A gradual decrease in the size of the tail during metamorphosis in the life cycle of frog is a good example for

    A)  programmed cell death

    B)  cell necrosis

    C)  cell senescence

    D)  pinocytic activity

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The development of an adult frog from its tadpole involves drastic changes in structure, physiology and habits. The process of this change is called metamorphosis. During degeneration of tail special type of phagocytic cells appear in basal part of the tail. Tissue of the tail are phagocytized by these cells and dissolve into liquid which are released into blood and used for nutrition in the trunk.


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