Atrophic factor
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An atrophic factor is a force that causes a cell to die. Only natural forcing on the cell are considered to be atrophic factors. There are generally considered to be two types of atrophic factors.
- A decrease in fuel supply, i.e. the cell starves.
- The death of mitochondria which impairs the cells ability to take in energy.
[edit] Sources
- Chapter 10: All the Players on One Stage from PsychEducation.org
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