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What is the primary characteristic of epithelial or haematopoietic cells in their normal state?
What is the primary characteristic of epithelial or haematopoietic cells in their normal state?
Which type of cell population is characterized by a resting state in G0 and can proliferate when necessary?
Which type of cell population is characterized by a resting state in G0 and can proliferate when necessary?
What is the term used for an increase in cell number within a tissue or organ?
What is the term used for an increase in cell number within a tissue or organ?
What causes physiological hyperplasia in the female breast?
What causes physiological hyperplasia in the female breast?
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Pathological hyperplasia is often associated with which of the following factors?
Pathological hyperplasia is often associated with which of the following factors?
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What is hypertrophy primarily characterized by?
What is hypertrophy primarily characterized by?
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Which cells are generally associated with permanent cell populations and exhibit limited proliferative response?
Which cells are generally associated with permanent cell populations and exhibit limited proliferative response?
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What is atrophy primarily defined as?
What is atrophy primarily defined as?
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What is the primary function of receptors in cellular communication?
What is the primary function of receptors in cellular communication?
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Which type of receptor is important for cell proliferation?
Which type of receptor is important for cell proliferation?
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What is the main role of GTP-binding proteins in cell signaling?
What is the main role of GTP-binding proteins in cell signaling?
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What critical checkpoint occurs towards the end of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?
What critical checkpoint occurs towards the end of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?
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Which of the following is classified as a local mediator in cellular signaling?
Which of the following is classified as a local mediator in cellular signaling?
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What is the primary activity occurring during interphase of the cell cycle?
What is the primary activity occurring during interphase of the cell cycle?
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Which of the following statements about labile cell populations is true?
Which of the following statements about labile cell populations is true?
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What happens to G-proteins when they hydrolyze GTP to GDP?
What happens to G-proteins when they hydrolyze GTP to GDP?
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What is the primary cause of hypertrophy in striated muscle cells?
What is the primary cause of hypertrophy in striated muscle cells?
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Which scenario is an example of physiological hypertrophy?
Which scenario is an example of physiological hypertrophy?
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What characterizes atrophy?
What characterizes atrophy?
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Metaplasia involves which type of cellular change?
Metaplasia involves which type of cellular change?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of atrophy?
Which of the following is a potential cause of atrophy?
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Why can metaplasia be considered a double-edged sword?
Why can metaplasia be considered a double-edged sword?
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Which of the following statements about pathological hypertrophy is true?
Which of the following statements about pathological hypertrophy is true?
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What might trigger the process of metaplasia in epithelial tissues?
What might trigger the process of metaplasia in epithelial tissues?
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Study Notes
Cellular Adaptations
- Cellular adaptations are crucial responses to changing physiological conditions or stimuli.
- Objectives for this session include describing cell signaling pathways,introducing the cell cycle, and focusing on adaptive responses in cell growth and differentiation.
Control of Cell Growth
- Cells in multicellular organisms communicate via chemical signals.
- Hormones act over long distances.
- Local mediators are secreted into the local environment (paracrine/autocrine).
- Some cells communicate directly through cell-to-cell contact.
Cell Signaling Pathways
- Extracellular signaling molecules bind to receptors to stimulate cells.
- Each receptor recognizes a specific protein (ligand).
- Receptors convert signals from one form to another.
Signaling Molecules
- Hormones, such as insulin and cortisol, are signaling molecules.
- Local mediators, including EGF, PDGF, FGF, TGFβ, cytokines (e.g., interferons, TNF), are also signaling molecules.
Receptors
- Two main receptor types are important in cell growth: G-protein-linked receptors and enzyme-linked receptors.
G-protein-linked Receptors
- These receptors activate GTP-binding proteins (G-proteins).
- G-proteins act as molecular switches, turning on for brief periods while bound to GTP.
- They switch off by hydrolyzing GTP to GDP.
Enzyme-Linked Receptors
- These receptors possess intracellular domains with enzyme functions, often receptor tyrosine-kinases.
- Activated by growth factors, playing crucial roles in cell proliferation.
- Some activate a small GTP-binding protein, Ras (important in cancer).
The Cell Cycle
- The eukaryotic cell cycle involves distinct phases, most dramatically nuclear (mitosis) and cytoplasmic (cytokinesis) division, labeled M phase.
- The rest, interphase, appears uneventful; but within it, DNA replicates, genes are transcribed, and proteins are synthesized for cell growth.
- The restriction (R) point, towards the end of G1, is a vital checkpoint.
- Progression past the R point is governed by phosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein (Rb).
Cell Populations (Labile, Stable, Permanent)
- Labile: Stem cells actively divide to replace lost cells (e.g., epithelial, hematopoietic).
- Stable: Cells resting in G0 but can rapidly proliferate when needed, including hepatocytes and fibroblasts.
- Permanent: Cells (e.g., neurons, cardiac myocytes) unable to effectively divide in response to cell loss.
Growth and Differentiation Responses
- Hyperplasia: Increase in cell numbers above normal in tissues or organs.
- Hypertrophy: Increase in cell size, leading to larger tissue or organs.
- Atrophy: Decrease in cell size and organ size due to loss of cell substance.
- Metaplasia: Reversible change of one differentiated cell type to another.
Hyperplasia: Causes
- Can only occur in labile or stable cell populations.
- May arise from physiological (e.g., hormonal) or pathological (e.g., excessive hormone/growth factor stimulation) factors.
- Physiological: hormonal effects during puberty/pregnancy; compensatory growth after tissue loss.
- Pathological: excessive hormones/growth factors, often associated with cancer risk (e.g., prostate, endometrium).
Hypertrophy: Causes
- Occurs usually in permanent cells.
- Due to synthesis of more cellular structural components.
- Results from physiological (e.g., hormonal stretching of uterus) or pathological (e.g., increased workload on heart) stimuli.
Atrophy: Causes
- Reduced workload, immobilization, loss of innervation, reduced blood supply, inadequate nutrition, loss of endocrine stimulation, and aging.
Metaplasia: Causes
- Adaptive response to certain stimuli.
- New cell type better suited to the stimulus; may later, though, develop into cancer.
- Often occurs in response to chronic irritation or injury.
- Example: squamous metaplasia in the respiratory system of smokers.
Metaplasia: Types
- Squamous metaplasia in the respiratory system of smokers.
Additional Cellular Processes
- Aplasia: Complete failure of tissue or organ development.
- Hypoplasia: Incomplete development of tissue or organ.
- Dysplasia: Abnormal maturation of cells within a tissue.
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Test your knowledge of cellular characteristics, including topics like hyperplasia, hypertrophy, and the role of receptors in cellular communication. This quiz covers essential concepts related to epithelial and haematopoietic cells, their behaviors, and signaling mechanisms. Perfect for students studying cell biology and its implications in physiology.