53. Intext question VIII

 

a. When a lysosome ruptures due to cell damage, Pericardial fluiddigestive enzymeshormonesmucus and saliva are released.

 

b. Lysosomes are referred to as "suicide-bags" because they have the potential to rupture when a cell is damaged due to a disruption in cellular metabolism, releasing digestive enzymes that then consume the damaged cell.