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What is the term used to describe an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ?
What is the term used to describe an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ?
- Metaplasia
- Atrophy
- Dysplasia
- Hyperplasia (correct)
Which of the following is a reversible change in which one adult cell type is replaced by another adult cell type?
Which of the following is a reversible change in which one adult cell type is replaced by another adult cell type?
- Dysplasia
- Hyperplasia
- Atrophy
- Metaplasia (correct)
Which term describes an alteration in size, shape, and organization of adult cells?
Which term describes an alteration in size, shape, and organization of adult cells?
- Metaplasia
- Atrophy
- Dysplasia (correct)
- Hyperplasia
Which term refers to the decrease in the size and function of a cell, tissue, or organ?
Which term refers to the decrease in the size and function of a cell, tissue, or organ?
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What term describes a reversible change in which one adult cell type is replaced by another adult cell type?
What term describes a reversible change in which one adult cell type is replaced by another adult cell type?
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Which of the following describes an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ?
Which of the following describes an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ?
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