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What is the process called when vascularity increases in a tissue due to increased metabolism?
What is the process called when vascularity increases in a tissue due to increased metabolism?
In which type of tissue does angiogenesis occur more slowly?
In which type of tissue does angiogenesis occur more slowly?
What is the time required for long-term regulation of angiogenesis?
What is the time required for long-term regulation of angiogenesis?
What is the final degree of response to angiogenesis like in younger tissues compared to older tissues?
What is the final degree of response to angiogenesis like in younger tissues compared to older tissues?
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What is one example of increased vascularity in tissues due to low atmospheric oxygen?
What is one example of increased vascularity in tissues due to low atmospheric oxygen?
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What effect does excess oxygen have on vascular growth in premature babies?
What effect does excess oxygen have on vascular growth in premature babies?
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Which of the following factors is NOT involved in the formation of new blood vessels?
Which of the following factors is NOT involved in the formation of new blood vessels?
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What is the condition called when retinal vessels grow out from the retina into the eye's vitreous humor, eventually causing blindness?
What is the condition called when retinal vessels grow out from the retina into the eye's vitreous humor, eventually causing blindness?
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What is the first step in angiogenesis?
What is the first step in angiogenesis?
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What is the goal of tissue repair?
What is the goal of tissue repair?
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Which cells contribute to the restoration of damaged tissues during tissue repair?
Which cells contribute to the restoration of damaged tissues during tissue repair?
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What is the process of new blood vessel development from existing vessels called?
What is the process of new blood vessel development from existing vessels called?
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What is the final step in angiogenesis?
What is the final step in angiogenesis?
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Which of the following is a key factor in the process of angiogenesis?
Which of the following is a key factor in the process of angiogenesis?
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What role do fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) play in angiogenesis?
What role do fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) play in angiogenesis?
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What are angiopoietins 1 and 2 (Ang 1 and Ang 2) responsible for in angiogenesis?
What are angiopoietins 1 and 2 (Ang 1 and Ang 2) responsible for in angiogenesis?
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What is the role of vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) in angiogenesis?
What is the role of vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) in angiogenesis?
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What is the main reason why solid tumors need to induce angiogenesis?
What is the main reason why solid tumors need to induce angiogenesis?
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What are the sources of pro-angiogenic factors in angiogenesis?
What are the sources of pro-angiogenic factors in angiogenesis?
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What alters the production of pro-angiogenic factors in angiogenesis?
What alters the production of pro-angiogenic factors in angiogenesis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of controlled neovascularization?
Which of the following is a characteristic of controlled neovascularization?
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What happens when oxygen levels are low in a cell?
What happens when oxygen levels are low in a cell?
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Which molecule is a potent inhibitor of endothelial cell proliferation and migration?
Which molecule is a potent inhibitor of endothelial cell proliferation and migration?
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Which disease is characterized by tumors in multiple organs, including the brain, spinal cord, eyes, and kidneys?
Which disease is characterized by tumors in multiple organs, including the brain, spinal cord, eyes, and kidneys?
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What is the clinical significance of coronary collaterals in myocardial infarction?
What is the clinical significance of coronary collaterals in myocardial infarction?
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Do new blood vessels form in the heart after a myocardial infarction?
Do new blood vessels form in the heart after a myocardial infarction?
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What is the role of capillary density in myocardial infarction?
What is the role of capillary density in myocardial infarction?
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Which process is NOT associated with controlled neovascularization?
Which process is NOT associated with controlled neovascularization?
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