FoM:L5 - Cellular Adaptations Flashcards
1
Q
What is hypertrophy?
A
enlargement of tissues/organs as a result of cells increasing in size
2
Q
What is atrophy?
A
reduction in the size of tissues due to decreased cell size and/or number of cells
3
Q
What is hyperplasia?
A
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4
Q
What is hypoplasia?
A
tissues/organs are small, but never reached full size, due to few cells
5
Q
How is neoplasia distinguished from hypertrophy and hyperplasia?
A
- hypertrophy and hyperplasia are reversible if the stimulus is removed
- neoplasia is uncontrolled
6
Q
What is metaplasia?
A
transformation of one type of differentiated tissue into another
7
Q
What is ectopia?
A
presence of differentiated tissue in an abnormal location as a result of a defect in embryogenesis
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