What Are the Morphological Features of Apoptotic Cells?
Apoptotic cells exhibit distinct morphological features, including: - Cell Shrinkage: Reduction in cell size with dense cytoplasm. - Chromatin Condensation: Chromatin aggregates into dense masses often located at the nuclear periphery. - Formation of Apoptotic Bodies: Fragmentation of the cell into membrane-bound vesicles containing cytoplasm and nuclear fragments. - Membrane Blebbing: Bulges or protrusions form on the cell membrane.
