17 Questions
What are the three main components of a cell?
Nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane
What is the purpose of cellular responses to stress and noxious stimuli?
To protect the cell and maintain homeostasis
What happens to a cell when it is exposed to noxious stimuli?
It may experience injury, but not necessarily death
What is the term for the cell's defense mechanism when it is exposed to stress or noxious stimuli?
Stress response
What is the result of cellular adaptation through atrophy?
Decrease in cell size
What can be found inside the cytoplasm of a cell?
Organelles and cell membrane
What is an example of pathological adaptation?
Shrinking of an organ in response to disease
What is the term for the state of the cell when it is under stress or injured?
Cell injury
What is the result of cellular adaptation through hypertrophy?
Increase in cell size
What is an example of physiologic adaptation?
Exercise-induced muscle growth
What is the main purpose of cellular adaptation?
To respond to environmental changes
What happens when the cell adaptive capability is exceeded?
Cell injury develops
What is adaptation in terms of a new steady state?
A new steady state that is different from the normal state
What is an example of physiological adaptation?
A pregnant woman's body
What is the purpose of cellular adaptive responses?
To allow cells to modulate their environment and escape injury
What can trigger cellular adaptation to injury?
Both physiological and pathological processes
At which step can cellular adaptive responses occur?
At any step
This quiz covers the concepts of cell injury and adaptation, including the causes, mechanisms, and effects of cell damage. It is edited by Retal Prof. Layla S.Abdullah, MD, FRCPC, and other faculty members from the Pathology Department at KAU. Test your knowledge of cell biology and pathology!
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