Abnormalities in Cell Growth Flashcards
Incomplete or defective development of tissue/organ
A.aplasia
B. Atresia
C. Hypoplasia
Aplasia
Organ that undergoes incomplete or defective maturation
A.aplasia
B. Atresia
C. Hypoplasia
Aplasia
Affected organs shows no resemblance to the normal mature structure
A. Hypoplasia
B.aplasia
C. Atresia
Aplasia
Ex: “Paired Organs” kidneys, gonads are example of?
A. Agnesia
B.aplasia
C. Hypoplasia
Aplasia
Complete non-appearance of organ
A. Hypoplasia
B.agenesia
C.aplasia
Agenesia
Failure or tissue/organ to reach normal mature adult size
A. Hypoplasia
B.agenesia
C.aplasia
D. Hypoplasia
D. Hypoplasia
Failure of organ to form an opening
A. Hypoplasia
B.agenesia
C.aplasia
D. Atresia
Atresia
Example of atresia
Ex: Imperforate anus , Microtia - absence of ear canal