Which term describes lysosomal enzymes released into tissues undergoing lysis, causing inflammation and damage?

• A. Lysosomal enzymes
• B. Subclinical
• C. Prodromal
• D. Manifestations

Answer: (A)

When cells are damaged and undergo lysis, the lysosomes release their digestive enzymes into the surrounding tissue. These lysosomal enzymes—proteases, nucleases, and other hydrolases—drive breakdown of cellular components and extracellular matrix, which fuels inflammation and tissue destruction. That makes lysosomal enzymes the best descriptor in this context, since the question is pointing to the actual mediators causing damage. The other terms refer to how a disease presents rather than to the substances that cause damage: subclinical means no obvious symptoms, prodromal is the early symptom phase before full disease, and manifestations are the observable signs and symptoms.