Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Gradual decline/ degeneration:
A
Atrophy.
2
Q
Formation/ Growth/ Proliferation:
A
-plasia
3
Q
Growth- usually relating to size.
A
-trophy
4
Q
Increased # cell production.
A
Hyperplasia:
5
Q
Increased cell size.
A
Hypertrophy:
6
Q
The ability for cells to change their phenotypes without genetic mutations.
A
Plasticity.
7
Q
Cells able to undergo metaplasia can be referred to as:
A
Plastic.
8
Q
-Plasmic-
A
Liquid
9
Q
Sarco-
A
Muscle
10
Q
Apodans?
A
“Worm-like” Amphibians.
11
Q
Urodeles?
A
Salamanders.
12
Q
Anurans?
A
Frogs.
