This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Apoptosis, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'Organelle which plays a pivotal role in apoptosis is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Cytoplasm, B. Golgi complex, C. Mitochondria, D. Nucleus', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Programmed cell death is a central feature of normal tissue development and turnover and can be triggered by extrinsic signals (including cytotoxic T cells and inflammatory cytokines),or intrinsic pathways (including DNA damage and intracellular stress). Mitochondria play a central role in the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis.', 'role': 'assistant'}]