This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cellular Pathology, Subject name: Pathology
Earliest change in cell death is? 
Select and explain. 
A. Karyolysis, B. Loss of plasma membrane, C. Cell swelling, D. Karyorrhexis
C: Cell swelling
Answer: C: Cell swelling 
Explanation: Ans. (c) Cell swelling(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 46; 8th/pg 12)Earliest change in any form of cell injury is cellular swelling due to accumulation of water intracellularly.