Regeneration and Repair - 31/10 Flashcards
1
Q
Define what ‘resolution’ of damaged tissue is.
A
Initiating factor removed
Tissue undamaged or able to regenerate
2
Q
Define what ‘repair’ of damaged tissue is.
A
Initiating factor still present
Tissues damaged and unable to regenerate
3
Q
Which cells in the body regenerate?
A
Hepatocytes
Pneumocytes
All blood cells
Gut Endothelium
Skin endothelium
Osteocytes
4
Q
Give examples of 2 cells that do not regenerate?
A
Myocardial cells
Neurones