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Cellular adaptations and accumulations I Flashcards

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What three mechanisms can induce cardiac hypertrophy?

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  1. Mechanical sensors 2. Growth factors 3. Vasoactive agents
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Atrophy is accompanied by a marked increase in what subcellular component?

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Autophagic vacuoles

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What makes up autophagic vacuoles?

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Fused lysosomes and intracellular organelles

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What is the mechanism of metaplasia?

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Reprogramming of stem cells in normal tissues or undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in CT

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Year 1 Pathology (25 decks)

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