Understanding Disease Process: Etiology and Pathogenesis
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What is the term used to describe a change in which one adult cell type is replaced by another adult cell type?

  • Dysplasia
  • Hypertrophy
  • Metaplasia (correct)
  • Atrophy

    • Which of the following is NOT a cause of atrophy?

  • Increased protein synthesis (correct)
  • Diminished blood supply
  • Inadequate nutrition
  • Loss of innervation

    • What is the term used to describe the process of 'self eating' by cells?

  • Autophagy (correct)
  • Atrophy
  • Hypertrophy
  • Hyperplasia

    • In metaplasia, why is it considered a 'double-edged sword'?

    <p>It may initiate malignant transformation in metaplastic epithelium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of cellular atrophy according to the text?

    <p>Reduced metabolic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a mechanism of atrophy?

    <p>'Self replenishing' mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause local denervation resulting in atrophy?

    <p>'Generalized removing' of nerve supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what conditions does cellular atrophy occur?

    <p>'Senile atrophy'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Senile atrophy' is primarily associated with which factor?

    <p>'Aging'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease' may lead to atrophy in which organ?

    <p>'Brain'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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