Image Based Question-70097

The image shows infarcted tissue of the heart that develops after ____ days.

A. 3 hours

B. 3 days

C. 3 weeks

D. 3 months

Correct Answer » B Explanation

Ans:B. 3 days.

This photomicrograph shows a 3-day old acute infarct with a heavy neutrophilic infiltrate (arrow). The necrotic myocytes are replaced by collection of neutrophils to initiate the process of inflammation and repair