Pathological Apoptosis Overview
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What is hyperplasia?

  • A reversible change in which one cell type is replaced by another
  • A replacement of one cell type by another
  • An increase in the number of cells (correct)
  • A decrease in size or number of cells

    • What normally occurs when hyperplasia and hypertrophy take place together?

  • Decrease in organ size
  • No change in organ size
  • Development of tumors
  • Increase in organ size (correct)

    • Which type of hyperplasia involves the proliferation of the glandular epithelium of the female breast during pregnancy?

  • Compensatory hyperplasia
  • Pathologic hyperplasia
  • Physiological atrophy
  • Hormonal hyperplasia (correct)

    • What is the mechanism of atrophy?

    <p>Decreased metabolic activity and increased proteolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not commonly cause pathologic atrophy?

    <p>Increased blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers metaplasia according to the text?

    <p>Changes in environment, irritation, and nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of metaplasia involves the replacement of columnar cells with squamous cells in the respiratory tract due to smoking or vitamin A deficiency?

    <p>(Columnar → Squamous) Metaplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about hyperplasia is true?

    <p>It can occur due to hormonal stimulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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