What type of adaptation is seen in the enlargement of the uterus during pregnancy? A) Metaplasia B) Atrophy C) Hyperplasia D) Hypertrophy
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific type of adaptation that occurs in the uterus during pregnancy, particularly which process is responsible for its enlargement. The options provided suggest different biological processes related to tissue growth and change.
Answer
The adaptation is both hyperplasia and hypertrophy.
The correct answer is both C) Hyperplasia and D) Hypertrophy.
Answer for screen readers
The correct answer is both C) Hyperplasia and D) Hypertrophy.
More Information
The enlargement of the uterus during pregnancy involves hyperplasia, which is the increase in the number of cells, and hypertrophy, which is the enlargement of existing cells.
Tips
A common mistake is to choose only one adaptation type, when both hyperplasia and hypertrophy occur simultaneously in the uterus during pregnancy.
Sources
- Cellular changes and adaptive responses - Knowledge @ AMBOSS - amboss.com
- Chapter 1. Cellular Pathology - AccessMedicine - McGraw Hill Medical - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com
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