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Which of the following cell types is LEAST likely to exhibit hyperplasia?
Which of the following cell types is LEAST likely to exhibit hyperplasia?
- Stable cells
- Labile cells
- Permanent cells (correct)
- Quiescent cells
Which of the following factors does NOT typically contribute to atrophy?
Which of the following factors does NOT typically contribute to atrophy?
- Increased workload (correct)
- Diminished blood supply
- Inadequate nutrition
- Loss of innervation
Compensatory hypertrophy is most likely to occur after which type of atrophy?
Compensatory hypertrophy is most likely to occur after which type of atrophy?
- Pressure atrophy
- Atrophy of disuse (correct)
- Senile atrophy
- Denervation atrophy
Which of the following is a characteristic feature observed in dysplasia?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature observed in dysplasia?
Which of the following best describes metaplasia?
Which of the following best describes metaplasia?
Marasmus, a form of severe protein malnutrition, can lead to atrophy of which tissue?
Marasmus, a form of severe protein malnutrition, can lead to atrophy of which tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of atrophy?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of atrophy?
Which of the following is an example of physiological hyperplasia?
Which of the following is an example of physiological hyperplasia?
Which of the following is TRUE regarding metaplasia?
Which of the following is TRUE regarding metaplasia?
What key feature distinguishes carcinoma in situ from invasive carcinoma?
What key feature distinguishes carcinoma in situ from invasive carcinoma?
Which type of metaplasia is most likely to be found in the esophagus of a patient with chronic acid reflux?
Which type of metaplasia is most likely to be found in the esophagus of a patient with chronic acid reflux?
Which condition is characterized by an increased rate of multiplication and disordered maturation of cells?
Which condition is characterized by an increased rate of multiplication and disordered maturation of cells?
What is the MOST probable outcome of prolonged pressure on tissues?
What is the MOST probable outcome of prolonged pressure on tissues?
The growth of a tissue is determined by the balance between?
The growth of a tissue is determined by the balance between?
What type of atrophy occurs due to interruption of nerve supply to a muscle?
What type of atrophy occurs due to interruption of nerve supply to a muscle?
In which of the following scenarios is atrophy LEAST likely to occur?
In which of the following scenarios is atrophy LEAST likely to occur?
Which type of cellular adaptation is characterized by a change in cell type rather than cell size or number?
Which type of cellular adaptation is characterized by a change in cell type rather than cell size or number?
Which of the following best describes the clinical significance of dysplasia?
Which of the following best describes the clinical significance of dysplasia?
Which cellular process primarily accounts for the increase in uterus size during pregnancy?
Which cellular process primarily accounts for the increase in uterus size during pregnancy?
In senile atrophy, which organs are most commonly affected?
In senile atrophy, which organs are most commonly affected?
In which of the following scenarios would physical therapy and electrical stimulation be MOST beneficial?
In which of the following scenarios would physical therapy and electrical stimulation be MOST beneficial?
Which of the following metaplastic changes carries the highest risk of malignant transformation?
Which of the following metaplastic changes carries the highest risk of malignant transformation?
Which cellular adaptation involves a decrease in both cell size and cell number?
Which cellular adaptation involves a decrease in both cell size and cell number?
Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to influence the rate of cell proliferation?
Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to influence the rate of cell proliferation?
Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial metaplasia?
Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial metaplasia?
What feature distinguishes dysplasia from metaplasia?
What feature distinguishes dysplasia from metaplasia?
Prolonged reduction of blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular disease) can result in which type of adaptation?
Prolonged reduction of blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular disease) can result in which type of adaptation?
Which of the following is most closely associated with the term "premalignant condition"?
Which of the following is most closely associated with the term "premalignant condition"?
Endometrial atrophy is MOST likely caused by a decrease in:
Endometrial atrophy is MOST likely caused by a decrease in:
Which of the following is NOT typically associated with dysplasia?
Which of the following is NOT typically associated with dysplasia?
The term 'labile cells' refers to cells that:
The term 'labile cells' refers to cells that:
Which of the following changes is LEAST likely to be reversible?
Which of the following changes is LEAST likely to be reversible?
Which adaptation is exemplified by the changes observed in the respiratory epithelium of a chronic smoker?
Which adaptation is exemplified by the changes observed in the respiratory epithelium of a chronic smoker?
Which of the following is TRUE about stable or quiescent cells?
Which of the following is TRUE about stable or quiescent cells?
In pressure atrophy caused by a large neoplasm in the spinal cord, which tissues are affected?
In pressure atrophy caused by a large neoplasm in the spinal cord, which tissues are affected?
Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to be associated with denervation atrophy?
Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to be associated with denervation atrophy?
Which of the following best explains the underlying mechanism of bone atrophy?
Which of the following best explains the underlying mechanism of bone atrophy?
Which of the following is an example of metaplasia that could potentially lead to Barrett's esophagus?
Which of the following is an example of metaplasia that could potentially lead to Barrett's esophagus?
Consider a scenario where a patient has a history of chronic inflammation in their bladder. Which type of metaplasia is MOST likely to occur in the bladder epithelium?
Consider a scenario where a patient has a history of chronic inflammation in their bladder. Which type of metaplasia is MOST likely to occur in the bladder epithelium?
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Normal Cell Growth
Normal Cell Growth
Cells grow, divide, and mature to maintain tissue structure.
Labile Cells
Labile Cells
Continuously dividing cells.
Stable Cells
Stable Cells
Cells that are normally quiescent but can divide when stimulated.
Permanent Cells
Permanent Cells
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Abnormal Growth
Abnormal Growth
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Control of Growth
Control of Growth
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Atrophy
Atrophy
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Causes of Atrophy
Causes of Atrophy
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Atrophy of Disuse
Atrophy of Disuse
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Denervation Atrophy
Denervation Atrophy
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Atrophy Due to Loss of Hormones
Atrophy Due to Loss of Hormones
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Atrophy Due to Lack of Nutrients
Atrophy Due to Lack of Nutrients
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Senile Atrophy
Senile Atrophy
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Atrophy Due to Loss Of Blood Supply
Atrophy Due to Loss Of Blood Supply
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Pressure Atrophy
Pressure Atrophy
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Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy
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Hyperplasia
Hyperplasia
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Physiological Hyperplasia & Hypertrophy
Physiological Hyperplasia & Hypertrophy
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Pathological Hypertrophy & Hyperplasia
Pathological Hypertrophy & Hyperplasia
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Metaplasia
Metaplasia
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Types of Epithelial Metaplasia
Types of Epithelial Metaplasia
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Types of Mesenchymal Metaplasia
Types of Mesenchymal Metaplasia
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Clinical Significance of Metaplasia
Clinical Significance of Metaplasia
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Dysplasia
Dysplasia
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Features of Dysplasia
Features of Dysplasia
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Features of Dysplasia
Features of Dysplasia
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Clinical Significance of Dysplasia
Clinical Significance of Dysplasia
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Differences Between Dysplasia and Cancer
Differences Between Dysplasia and Cancer
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Carcinoma in situ
Carcinoma in situ
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Study Notes
- Cells grow, divide, and mature to maintain normal tissue structure.
Cell Types
- Labile cells continuously divide.
- Stable (quiescent) cells are in a resting state but can divide when needed.
- Permanent cells do not divide.
Abnormal Growth
- Results in an increase or decrease in tissue mass.
- Growth is controlled by cell proliferation, differentiation, and cell death.
- Tissue growth reflects the balance between cell proliferation and cell death.
- Growth factors and their receptors determine the rate of proliferation.
- Abnormal growth includes atrophy, hypertrophy, and hyperplasia.
Atrophy
- Decrease in tissue or organ size due to a reduction in cell size or number.
Causes of Atrophy
- Decreased workload (disuse).
- Loss of nerve supply (denervation).
- Reduced blood supply (ischemia).
- Inadequate nutrition.
- Loss of endocrine stimulation.
- Aging (senile atrophy).
- Pressure.
Types of Atrophy
- Atrophy of disuse: Occurs in immobilized skeletal muscle and bone; muscle size can be restored through compensatory hypertrophy; bone atrophy occurs when bone resorption exceeds formation.
- Denervation atrophy: Nerve damage leads to atrophy of supplied muscle fibers; physical therapy and electrical stimulation can treat temporary denervation.
- Hormone loss: Withdrawal of hormones causes atrophy in the endometrium, breast, and endocrine glands.
- Lack of nutrients: Severe protein malnutrition leads to the use of body tissues like skeletal muscles for energy (e.g., Marasmus).
- Senile atrophy: Occurs with aging, most apparent in the brain and heart.
- Loss of blood supply: Ischemia-induced atrophy, for example, in cerebrovascular disease.
- Pressure atrophy: Prolonged tissue compression causes atrophy (e.g., a spinal cord neoplasm causing atrophy in the spinal cord and surrounding vertebrae).
Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia
- Hypertrophy involves an increase in cell size.
- Hyperplasia involves an increase in cell number due to mitotic division.
- Increased tissue size can result from a combination of both hypertrophy and hyperplasia.
Physiological Hyperplasia & Hypertrophy
- Occurs as an adaptation to increased demand
- Examples include skeletal muscle hypertrophy in athletes, uterine myometrial hypertrophy in pregnancy, bone marrow hyperplasia at high altitudes, and breast hyperplasia during pregnancy and lactation.
- Also includes lymph node hyperplasia
Pathological Hypertrophy & Hyperplasia
- Occurs without an appropriate stimulus of increased functional demand
- Examples include myocardial hypertrophy without a clear cause, endometrial hyperplasia, bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, and thyroid hyperplasia and Myocardial hypertrophy
Metaplasia
- Abnormal cellular differentiation where one mature cell type is replaced by another adult cell type.
- It's reversible, and metaplastic cells are structurally normal with regular cellular organization.
- Commonly involves epithelium and occurs following chronic irritation.
Types of Metaplasia
- Epithelial metaplasia
- Mesenchymal metaplasia
Epithelial Metaplasia Examples
- Squamous metaplasia (bronchus, endocervix, urinary bladder).
- Intestinal metaplasia (esophagus, stomach).
- Gastric metaplasia (esophagus, intestine).
- Serous or mucinous metaplasia (germinal epithelium of the ovary).
Mesenchymal Metaplasia Examples
- Osseous metaplasia (fibrous scars, areas of calcification).
- Chondroid metaplasia.
Clinical Significance of Metaplasia
- Most cases are of little significance, but functional deficits may occur
- Dysplastic changes and progression to cancer can occur in metaplastic epithelium
Dysplasia
- Abnormal growth involving both differentiation and maturation.
Features of Dysplasia
- Nuclear abnormalities include:
- Increased N/C ratio.
- Irregular nuclear membrane.
- Increased chromatin content.
- Cytoplasmic abnormalities due to failure of normal development.
- Increased rate of multiplication.
- Disordered maturation
Clinical Significance of Dysplasia
- It is a premalignant condition, and the risk of invasive cancer varies.
- Risk depends on the grade, duration, and site of dysplasia.
Differences Between Dysplasia and Cancer
- Lack of invasiveness.
- Reversibility.
Carcinoma In Situ
- A true neoplasm with malignant features but lacks invasiveness.
- Displays cytological features of malignancy without invasion of the basement membrane.
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Description
This section focuses on cell types, normal and abnormal growth, and atrophy. It details the causes of atrophy, including decreased workload, loss of nerve supply, and reduced blood supply, and describes various types of atrophy such as disuse atrophy.
