for understanding

Question 1

contractures

Answer 1

elastic tissue is replased by inelastic tissue

muscles or tendon that have remained tight for too long and have become shorter

Question 2

hyperplasia

Answer 2

an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue

Question 3

cirrhosis of the liver

Answer 3

development of broad collagenous scars within hepatic parenchyma (caused by alcoholism)

Question 4

hypertrophy

Answer 4

an increase in cell size and functional capacity

Question 5

hernia

Answer 5

organ or fatty tissue squeezes through week spot in surrounding muscle or connective tissue

Question 6

ulceration

Answer 6

wounds can ulcerate when there is inadequate intrinsic blood supply

Question 7

trophic/ neuropathic ulcers

Answer 7

commonly seen in diabetics from acreas devoid of sensation because of persistant trauma. diabetics reduce cellular responsiveness to growth factors

Question 8

keloid

Answer 8

excessive hypertrophic scar that tends to go beyond the initial site of injury

Question 9

hypertorphic scar

Answer 9

thickened, wide and often raised scar tissue devolved from site of injury