8 Questions
What is hyperplasia?
An increase in the number of cells
What normally occurs when hyperplasia and hypertrophy take place together?
Increase in organ size
Which type of hyperplasia involves the proliferation of the glandular epithelium of the female breast during pregnancy?
Hormonal hyperplasia
What is the mechanism of atrophy?
Decreased metabolic activity and increased proteolysis
Which factor does not commonly cause pathologic atrophy?
Increased blood supply
What triggers metaplasia according to the text?
Changes in environment, irritation, and nutrition
Which type of metaplasia involves the replacement of columnar cells with squamous cells in the respiratory tract due to smoking or vitamin A deficiency?
(Columnar → Squamous) Metaplasia
Which statement about hyperplasia is true?
It can occur due to hormonal stimulation.
Learn about the process of pathological apoptosis, which eliminates irreparably damaged cells without causing inflammation. Discover examples of conditions like DNA damage, accumulation of misfolded proteins, viral infections, and pathologic atrophy in organs like the pancreas.
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