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Which of the following best describes hyperplasia?
Increased cell production in a normal tissue or organ, which may produce tissue masses referred to as tumors and ceases growth at some point
Which of the following is true about hyperplasias?
They lack the capacity for autonomous growth and are controlled by an identifiable stimulus
What distinguishes pathologic hyperplasia from physiologic hyperplasia?
Pathologic hyperplasia is due to the growth of normal cells, while physiologic hyperplasia is a sign of abnormal or precancerous changes
What effect does insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF) have on the human body?
It causes hyperplasia, which is an actual splitting of cells
What happens to hyperplasias when the identifiable stimulus is removed?
The process stops and hyperplasia ceases
What distinguishes a hamartoma from a choristoma?
Hamartomas contain cells and tissue native to the area, while choristomas contain dysmorphic proliferations of tissue not native to the site.
How is a hemangioma typically treated?
Nonsurgical treatment options include beta blockers, steroid medication, embolization, and laser treatment.
Test your knowledge about hyperplasias, hamartomas, and neoplasms. Learn about the terms hyperemia, hypertrophy, and hyperplasia and their significance in tissue and organ functions.
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