8 Questions
What is atrophy?
A reduction in the size and number of cells
Which process involves an increase in the number of cells?
Hyperplasia
What does metaplasia involve?
A change from one type of cell to another type
Which condition may progress to the formation of a tumor?
Dysplasia
What is atrophy a reduction in?
Size and number of cells
When do cells increase their size or number to accomplish more work?
In response to increased demand
What distinguishes hypertrophy from hyperplasia?
Increase in the size of individual cells
In which condition do cells change to a type better suited for adverse conditions?
Metaplasia
Learn about the reduction in size and number of cells in atrophy, increase in cell size in hypertrophy, and increase in cell numbers in hyperplasia. Explore how cells adapt to different stimuli and conditions.
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