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What is the definition of hyperplasia according to the text?
What is the definition of hyperplasia according to the text?
- Decrease in size of cells with a decrease in size and weight of an organ.
- Increase in size and weight of an organ due to an increase in the size of its cells.
- Increase in size and weight of an organ due to an increase in the number of its cells. (correct)
- Abnormal growth and development of cells leading to an abnormal organ structure.
What are the two main types of hyperplasia mentioned in the text?
What are the two main types of hyperplasia mentioned in the text?
- Physiological and pathological (correct)
- Lymphoid and endometrial
- Benign and malignant
- Hormonal and compensatory
Which of the following is an example of physiological hyperplasia according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of physiological hyperplasia according to the text?
- Mammary glands and genitalia at puberty due to estrogen stimulation (correct)
- Lymphoid hyperplasia in response to antigenic stimulation
- Endometrial hyperplasia in repeated anovulatory cycles
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia due to estrogen stimulation
What is the definition of atrophy according to the text?
What is the definition of atrophy according to the text?
What is an example of pathological atrophy mentioned in the text?
What is an example of pathological atrophy mentioned in the text?
What is the difference between cell hypertrophy and cell hyperplasia according to the text?
What is the difference between cell hypertrophy and cell hyperplasia according to the text?
What is the process by which a cell develops a distinct specialized function and morphology not present in the parent cell?
What is the process by which a cell develops a distinct specialized function and morphology not present in the parent cell?
Which type of growth involves increasing cell size without replication?
Which type of growth involves increasing cell size without replication?
When does hyperplasia occur?
When does hyperplasia occur?
Which condition involves altered growth characterized by abnormal changes in size, shape, and organization of cells?
Which condition involves altered growth characterized by abnormal changes in size, shape, and organization of cells?
What type of hypertrophy affects the muscle coat of hollow organs due to increased intra-luminal pressure?
What type of hypertrophy affects the muscle coat of hollow organs due to increased intra-luminal pressure?
Which term refers to the process where cells adapt to changes in their environment by modification of their metabolism and growth pattern?
Which term refers to the process where cells adapt to changes in their environment by modification of their metabolism and growth pattern?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of growth described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of growth described in the text?
The text describes metaplasia, hyperplasia, and dysplasia as adaptations. What is the key difference between these adaptations and neoplastic growth?
The text describes metaplasia, hyperplasia, and dysplasia as adaptations. What is the key difference between these adaptations and neoplastic growth?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant tumors described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant tumors described in the text?
The text states that growth can occur through a combination of which of the following mechanisms?
The text states that growth can occur through a combination of which of the following mechanisms?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by abnormal cellular proliferation without invasion or metastasis?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by abnormal cellular proliferation without invasion or metastasis?
