Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the wasting away of tissues?
A
Atrophy
2
Q
What is an increase in the size of a muscle cell?
A
HyperTROPHY
3
Q
What is an excessive proliferation of normal cells?
A
HyperPLASIA
4
Q
What is the ability to change into another type of cell?
A
Metaplasia
5
Q
What is any abnormal development of tissues or organs?
A
Dysplasia
6
Q
What is a controlled growth pattern in a cell, may result in a neoplasm?
A
neoplasia
7
Q
What means noncancerous?
A
benign
8
Q
What means cancerous?
A
Malignant tumor
9
Q
An older person has what percentage fewer cells than young adults?
A
30%
