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What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia?
What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia?
What is the result of persistent hypertrophy and hyperplasia?
What is the result of persistent hypertrophy and hyperplasia?
What is the process called when stem cells or undifferentiated mesenchymal cells are reprogrammed to replace sensitive cells with more resistant cells?
What is the process called when stem cells or undifferentiated mesenchymal cells are reprogrammed to replace sensitive cells with more resistant cells?
What is the type of phagocytosis in which intracellular organelles are sequestered from the cytoplasm?
What is the type of phagocytosis in which intracellular organelles are sequestered from the cytoplasm?
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What is the term for the replacement of one type of adult cell with another type of adult cell?
What is the term for the replacement of one type of adult cell with another type of adult cell?
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What is an example of physiological hyperplasia?
What is an example of physiological hyperplasia?
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What is the primary mechanism underlying atrophy?
What is the primary mechanism underlying atrophy?
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What is the term for an increase in the number of cells, often in response to excessive hormonal stimulation?
What is the term for an increase in the number of cells, often in response to excessive hormonal stimulation?
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What is the term for a reversible increase in cellular size, often in response to physiological stimuli?
What is the term for a reversible increase in cellular size, often in response to physiological stimuli?
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What is the term for a change in cell type, often in response to chronic irritation or inflammation?
What is the term for a change in cell type, often in response to chronic irritation or inflammation?
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What is a potential cause of hyperplasia?
What is a potential cause of hyperplasia?
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What is a potential outcome of uncontrolled cellular adaptation?
What is a potential outcome of uncontrolled cellular adaptation?
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What is the primary difference between general pathology and systemic pathology?
What is the primary difference between general pathology and systemic pathology?
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What occurs when the adaptive capability of cells is exceeded or the injury is severe enough to overcome the adaptation capacity?
What occurs when the adaptive capability of cells is exceeded or the injury is severe enough to overcome the adaptation capacity?
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What is the term for oxygen deficiency that interferes with aerobic oxidative respiration?
What is the term for oxygen deficiency that interferes with aerobic oxidative respiration?
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What is the term for programmed cell death?
What is the term for programmed cell death?
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What occurs when cells increase in size in response to a stimulus?
What occurs when cells increase in size in response to a stimulus?
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What is the term for the abnormal growth of cells that can lead to tumors?
What is the term for the abnormal growth of cells that can lead to tumors?
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