A Large Area of Necrosis That Has Progressed to Decay

Question

A large area of necrosis that has progressed to decay is called
A) an aneurysm
B) ischemia
C) gangrene
D) phlebitis

Accepted Answer

A large area of necrosis that has progressed to decay is called gangrene. Aneurysm is swelling or enlargement of an artery caused by weakness in the blood vessel wall. Ischemia is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism. Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.