Healing and Repair Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 types of accumulations?
A
The 5 types of accumulations are:
- Water
- Proteins
- Triglycerides
- Endogenous pigments
- Exogenous pigments
2
Q
When does regeneration occur?
A
Regeneration occurs if the cells have proliferative capacity.
3
Q
When does scarring occur?
A
Scars form when the damage is repaired by connective tissue.
4
Q
How are cells replaced with connective tissue?
A
Cells are replaced with connective tissue by…
- Forming new blood vessels
- Migration and proliferation of fibroblasts
- Deposition of ECM/ scar
- Maturation of fibrous tissue
5
Q
What triggers cell growth?
A
Cell growth is triggered by growth cells, signals from extracellular matrix and checkpoint sensors in the cell cycle.
