Hyperplasia Flashcards
1
Q
Hyperplasia
A
Increased number of cells resulting in increased tissue/organ mass
2
Q
What type of cells can undergo hyperplasia
A
Cells that rapidly divide
3
Q
Physiologic hyperplasia
A
Hormonal stimulation
Compensatory mechanism for loss of tissue
4
Q
Pathologic hyperplasia
A
Epidermis hyperplasia
Viral infection like hpv
Excessive hormonal stimulation
5
Q
Mechanism of hyperplasia
A
Increased growth factors
Increased signaling
increased transcription factors
6
Q
Is hyperplasia reversible or not
A
Reversible
