Cells Flashcards
1
Q
decrease cell size
A
atrophy
2
Q
increase cell size
A
hypertrophy
3
Q
increase in cell number
-can be normal or pathological (cancer)
A
hyperplasia
4
Q
metaplasia
A
changing of one cell type to another
-scarring
-can be cancer precursor
5
Q
deranged cell broth that vary in shape, size
-can be cancer
A
dysplasia
6
Q
anaplasia
A
reversal of differentiation of cells, can be cancer
7
Q
ischemia
A
impaired oxygen supply AND impaired removal of byproducts and waste
8
Q
Phases of Healing
A
- Inflammation (increased dilation of capillaries)
- Proliferative (day 2- 3 weeks; build new tissue)
- Remodeling
