Tissue Modification: Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia
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What does hypertrophy specifically refer to in tissue modification?

  • A decrease in tissue size or cell number
  • A transformation of one tissue type to another
  • An increase in the number of cells in a tissue
  • An increase in the size of existing cells (correct)

    • Which of the following statements about atrophy is correct?

  • Atrophy cannot be reversed through physical therapy.
  • Disuse atrophy can occur due to prolonged bed rest. (correct)
  • Atrophy leads to increased cell size in tissues.
  • Atrophy always results from a disease condition.

    • What process involves the transformation of one type of mature epithelium to another?

  • Metaplasia (correct)
  • Hypertrophy
  • Atrophy
  • Hyperplasia

    • Which of the following is an example of hyperplasia?

    <p>Formation of a callus on the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about metaplasia is true?

    <p>It may occur as an adaptation to environmental conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential outcome of cervical dysplasia?

    <p>It can revert to normal tissue or turn into cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes neoplasia?

    <p>A malignant neoplasm is characterized by spreading to other tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines necrosis?

    <p>Tissue death due to irreversible damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does morbidity refer to?

    <p>The state of being afflicted by disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of malignant neoplasms?

    <p>They tend to interfere with normal organ function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the characteristic of self-renewal in stem cells?

    <p>The ability to divide repeatedly into new stem cells and specialized cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of potency refers to stem cells capable of developing into almost any cell type?

    <p>Pluripotent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which application are stem cells NOT typically utilized?

    <p>Antibiotic production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stem cells possess the least potential for differentiation?

    <p>Unipotent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is NOT currently being researched for treatment with stem cells?

    <p>Rheumatoid arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the interest in stem cells within scientific and medical communities?

    <p>Their potential for repair or replacement of damaged tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines totipotent stem cells?

    <p>They can form any type of cell in an organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about pluripotent stem cells?

    <p>They originate from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of multipotent stem cells?

    <p>They can produce a limited range of differentiated cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stem cells can renew themselves but only differentiate into a single cell type?

    <p>Unipotent stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from other pluripotent stem cells?

    <p>They are derived from specialized adult cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the differences between stem cell types?

    <p>Only totipotent stem cells have total differentiation potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adult stem cells are most likely to be what type of stem cells?

    <p>Multipotent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Embryonic stem cells differ significantly from adult stem cells because:

    <p>They can form all cell types found in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of gangrene?

    <p>Obstruction of arterial blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of gangrene is primarily characterized by desiccation and shriveling due to cold exposure?

    <p>Dry gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically follows an obstruction of blood supply to the intestines?

    <p>Intestinal gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patient group is particularly at risk for developing gangrene due to reduced blood flow?

    <p>Diabetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical treatment approach for gangrene?

    <p>Removing necrotic tissue and possibly restoring blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to wet gangrene?

    <p>Bacterial infection of tissues that have lost blood and oxygen supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential outcome can occur if intestinal gangrene is left untreated?

    <p>Necrosis leading to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes dry gangrene?

    <p>Appears desiccated and sharply demarcated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can contribute to the development of dry gangrene?

    <p>Frostbite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant complication of diminished blood flow as experienced by diabetics?

    <p>Gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for the foul-smelling pus produced in wet gangrene?

    <p>Bacterial growth in a fluid environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of gangrene is most commonly associated with gas production?

    <p>Gas gangrene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is primarily associated with gas gangrene?

    <p>Clostridium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the tissue affected in necrotizing fasciitis?

    <p>It involves tissue necrosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound is typically produced in gas gangrene when the affected tissue is moved?

    <p>A crackling sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stem cells are capable of differentiating into every cell type?

    <p>Totipotent stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes adult stem cells from embryonic stem cells?

    <p>Adult stem cells are found in postnatal organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of embryonic stem cells for research?

    <p>Blastocysts from in vitro fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stem cells has the least potential for differentiation?

    <p>Unipotent stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge associated with the use of adult stem cells in treatments?

    <p>Their limited potency compared to embryonic stem cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stem cells are considered multipotent?

    <p>Adult stem cells from the red bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines pluripotent stem cells in the context of embryonic development?

    <p>They can differentiate into most cell types but not all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are adult stem cells typically harvested from?

    <p>Red bone marrow or tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stem cells are characterized as having most limited differentiation potential?

    <p>All adult stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of totipotent stem cells?

    <p>They can differentiate into any cell type and support full organism development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tissue Modification

    • Tissues can change in size, form, or number of cells in response to stimuli.
    • Hypertrophy: Increase in cell size without an increase in cell number, e.g., skeletal muscle cells during rigorous exercise.
    • Hyperplasia: Increase in cell number, such as callus formation on the skin.
    • Atrophy: Shrinkage of tissue due to reduced cell size or number; can be due to aging (senile atrophy) or lack of use (disuse atrophy).
    • Metaplasia: Transformation of one mature epithelium type to another due to environmental stressors, e.g., smokers experiencing changes in tracheal epithelium.

    Dysplasia

    • Abnormal development of tissue which may reverse or progress to cancer.
    • Example: Cervical dysplasia linked to human papillomavirus exposure.

    Neoplasia

    • Uncontrolled tissue growth leading to tumors; can be benign (localized) or malignant (cancerous, invasive, and may spread).

    Necrosis

    • Tissue death resulting from irreversible damage, often accompanied by inflammation.
    • Example: Gangrene.

    Mortality and Morbidity

    • Malignant cell proliferation can impair normal organ function leading to morbidity (disease affliction) and mortality (susceptibility to death).

    Stem Cells

    • Undifferentiated, immature cells capable of division and differentiation into specialized cells.
    • Two key characteristics: Self-renewal (ability to produce new stem cells) and Potency (ability to differentiate into various cells).
    • Levels of potency include:
      • Totipotent: Can differentiate into any cell type (zygote stage).
      • Pluripotent: Derived from totipotent cells, can form most cell types except placental structures (stem cells in the blastocyst).
      • Multipotent: Limited differentiation potential, e.g., blood cell formation from marrow.
      • Unipotent: Can differentiate into one cell type, e.g., epithelial stem cells.

    Differences Between Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells

    • Embryonic Stem Cells:
      • Derived from zygote and blastocyst.
      • Exhibit highest potency level.
    • Adult Stem Cells:
      • Found in postnatal organisms.
      • Generally multipotent or unipotent with lower potency than embryonic cells.

    Harvesting Stem Cells

    • Embryonic Stem Cells harvested from blastocysts, often from in vitro fertilization procedures.
    • Adult Stem Cells extracted from tissues like red bone marrow; have limited potency affecting treatment options.

    Gangrene

    • Necrosis of soft tissues due to obstructed blood supply, commonly affecting limbs and extremities.
    • Treatment involves tissue removal, blood supply restoration, and antibiotics.
    • Forms of gangrene include:
      • Dry Gangrene: Tissue shrinks and desiccates due to restricted blood flow from cold exposure.
      • Wet Gangrene: Resulting from bacterial infection of necrotic tissues.
      • Gas Gangrene: Caused by Clostridium bacteria, creating gas bubbles in muscle tissue.

    Necrotizing Fasciitis

    • Severe tissue necrosis from bacterial infection (often Streptococcus A), known as flesh-eating bacteria.
    • Symptoms include severe pain, fever, swelling; requires aggressive antibiotic treatment and surgical intervention.

    Aging of Tissues

    • As individuals age, tissues undergo structural and functional changes, leading to decreased efficiency in cellular support and repair.
    • Common aging effects include:
      • Thinning of epithelia.
      • Decreased connective tissue pliability and resilience.
      • Decline in collagen levels affecting repair duration.
      • Increased brittleness of bones, muscle, and nervous tissue atrophy.
      • Poor nutrition and health accelerates tissue decline.

    Grafting

    • Surgical transplantation of healthy tissue to replace damaged areas.
    • Types of grafts:
      • Autograft: Tissue transplanted from one site to another on the same individual.
      • Syngenetic Graft: Tissue from a genetically identical individual (e.g., identical twins).
      • Allograft: Tissue from one person to another with genetic differences.
      • Heterograft: Tissue from a different species.

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    This quiz explores the concepts of tissue modification, focusing on hypertrophy and hyperplasia. Understand how tissues change in response to various stimuli, including examples from skeletal muscle adaptation. Test your knowledge on the dynamics of tissue growth and structural changes.

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