Hyperplasia Flashcards
What is hyperplasia?
Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, leading to its enlargement.
True or False: Hyperplasia can occur in response to hormonal stimulation.
True
Fill in the blank: Hyperplasia is often a response to ________ stimuli.
physiological or pathological
What is the primary difference between hyperplasia and hypertrophy?
Hyperplasia involves an increase in cell number, while hypertrophy involves an increase in cell size.
Which of the following is a common example of physiological hyperplasia? A) Liver regeneration B) Cancer C) Inflammation
A) Liver regeneration
True or False: Hyperplasia can lead to cancer.
True
What are two common types of hyperplasia?
Hormonal hyperplasia and compensatory hyperplasia.
Multiple choice: Which hormone is commonly associated with breast tissue hyperplasia during pregnancy? A) Estrogen B) Testosterone C) Cortisol
A) Estrogen
What is compensatory hyperplasia?
Compensatory hyperplasia is the increase in cell numbers that occurs to compensate for tissue loss or damage.
Fill in the blank: In chronic irritation, hyperplasia can occur in the ________ epithelium.
squamous
True or False: Hyperplasia is always a pathological condition.
False
What is a potential consequence of unchecked hyperplasia?
It may lead to neoplasia or cancer.
What type of hyperplasia is often seen in the prostate gland as men age?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Multiple choice: Which of the following conditions can lead to hyperplasia? A) Chronic inflammation B) Acute infection C) Genetic mutation
A) Chronic inflammation
What is the role of growth factors in hyperplasia?
Growth factors stimulate cellular proliferation and are key in driving hyperplastic responses.
