Hypertrophy Flashcards
1
Q
Hypertrophy
A
Increased cell size
2
Q
How can hyperplasia be linked to hypertrophy
A
They generally have same stimulus
3
Q
Pure hypertrophy
A
Occurs in skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle where cells do not rapidly divide
4
Q
Physiological cause of hypertrophy
A
Mechanical stress ( exercise)
Hormonal stimulation
GFs
5
Q
Pathological causes of mechanical stress
A
Anemia making heart hypertrophied
Git obstruction
Valvular heart disease
Congenital hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
6
Q
Hypertrophy limitations
A
Limited blood supply at some point which can lead to organ failure
