18 Questions
What type of adaptation is characterized by an increase in the size of cells?
Hypertrophy
What is the primary cause of hypoxia as a form of cell injury?
Deficiency of oxygen
What is the term for the process of programmed cell death?
Apoptosis
What type of agent is responsible for cell injury due to alkalis, acids, and insecticides?
Chemical agent
What is the term for a reversible modification of cell morphology and function in response to stress?
Cellular Adaptation
What is the term for a type of adaptation characterized by a decrease in cell size?
Atrophy
What type of cells can undergo metaplasia?
Labile and stable cells
What is an example of epithelial metaplasia?
Squamous metaplasia in the urinary bladder mucosa
What is atrophy characterized by?
A reduction in the size of an organ due to a decrease in the number and/or size of its cells
What is the characteristic of connective tissue metaplasia?
It is irreversible
What is the difference between epithelial and connective tissue metaplasia?
Epithelial metaplasia is reversible, while connective tissue metaplasia is not
What is a cause of epithelial metaplasia?
All of the above
What is hyperplasia characterized by?
An increase in the size of an organ due to an increase in the number of its cells
Which type of hypertrophy occurs in muscles?
Pure hypertrophy
What is the cause of hormonal hypertrophy in acromegaly and gigantism?
Hormone stimulation
What is an example of glandular metaplasia?
Intestinal metaplasia of the gastric mucosa
Which type of hyperplasia occurs in the endometrium after menstruation?
Hormonal hyperplasia
What is the term for the increase in the size of an organ due to an increase in the function of its cells?
Hypertrophy
Identify the causes of cell injury, including hypoxia, physical and chemical agents, and understand the different types of adaptation and their associated risks.
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