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What is the term for the enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells?
What is the term for the enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells?
- Dysplasia
- Hypertrophy
- Metaplasia
- Hyperplasia (correct)
Which term refers to the abnormal cell proliferation seen in cancer?
Which term refers to the abnormal cell proliferation seen in cancer?
- Metaplasia
- Neoplasia (correct)
- Hyperplasia
- Hypertrophy
Which term refers to the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells?
Which term refers to the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells?
- Hyperplasia
- Metaplasia
- Hypertrophy (correct)
- Dysplasia
What is the term for the conversion of one cell type to another?
What is the term for the conversion of one cell type to another?
Which term refers to the presence of cells of an abnormal type within a tissue?
Which term refers to the presence of cells of an abnormal type within a tissue?
Flashcards
Hyperplasia
Hyperplasia
Enlarged organ/tissue due to more cells.
Neoplasia
Neoplasia
Abnormal cell growth (cancer).
Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy
Enlarged organ/tissue from cell growth.
Metaplasia
Metaplasia
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Dysplasia
Dysplasia
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Study Notes
Cellular Changes
- Hyperplasia: Enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells.
- Neoplasia: Abnormal cell proliferation seen in cancer.
- Hypertrophy: Enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells.
- Metaplasia: Conversion of one cell type to another.
- Dysplasia: Presence of cells of an abnormal type within a tissue.
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