Table 1.
Comparing cellular modifications in apoptotic and necrotic death
Apoptosis | Necrosis | |
---|---|---|
Cellular role | Active | Passive |
Distribution | Dispersed | Contiguous |
Morphology | Decreased cell volume | Increased cell volume |
Cellular membrane | Preserved | Loss of integrity |
Induction | Slow (hours) | Rapid (seconds – minutes) |
Cell removal | Rapid | Slow |
Tissue Inflammation | Absent | Present |