10 Questions
What is the principal adaptive response when cells face physiologic or pathologic stress?
Hypertrophy
In which type of cells does hypertrophy usually take place?
Cells incapable of division/replication
What is the most common stimulus for physiological hypertrophy?
Increased workload
In which condition do cardiomyocytes undergo hypertrophy?
Heart failure
Which type of hyperplasia involves the proliferation of the glands of the female breast at puberty and during pregnancy?
Hormonal hyperplasia
What is the main characteristic of atrophic cells?
Diminished function
What causes osseous metaplasia?
Formation of new bone at sites of tissue injury
Which type of hyperplasia is due to an increase in estrogen?
Endometrial hyperplasia
What type of cells are replaced by another cell type in metaplasia?
Differentiated cells
Which factor can lead to atrophy of disuse?
Loss of innervation
Test your knowledge on cellular adaptation and injury responses in the face of changing demands and stress. Explore concepts like hypertrophy, hyperplasia, atrophy, and metaplasia, as well as the reversible and irreversible nature of cell injury.
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