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What is the principal adaptive response when cells face physiologic or pathologic stress?
What is the principal adaptive response when cells face physiologic or pathologic stress?
- Hyperplasia
- Metaplasia
- Hypertrophy (correct)
- Atrophy
In which type of cells does hypertrophy usually take place?
In which type of cells does hypertrophy usually take place?
- Stem cells
- Cells incapable of division/replication (correct)
- Cancer cells
- Embryonic cells
What is the most common stimulus for physiological hypertrophy?
What is the most common stimulus for physiological hypertrophy?
- Increased workload (correct)
- Inflammation
- Reduced blood supply
- Nutrient deficiency
In which condition do cardiomyocytes undergo hypertrophy?
In which condition do cardiomyocytes undergo hypertrophy?
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Which type of hyperplasia involves the proliferation of the glands of the female breast at puberty and during pregnancy?
Which type of hyperplasia involves the proliferation of the glands of the female breast at puberty and during pregnancy?
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What is the main characteristic of atrophic cells?
What is the main characteristic of atrophic cells?
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What causes osseous metaplasia?
What causes osseous metaplasia?
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Which type of hyperplasia is due to an increase in estrogen?
Which type of hyperplasia is due to an increase in estrogen?
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What type of cells are replaced by another cell type in metaplasia?
What type of cells are replaced by another cell type in metaplasia?
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Which factor can lead to atrophy of disuse?
Which factor can lead to atrophy of disuse?
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