WEEK ONE - CELLULAR INJURY and REVERSIBLE CHANGES (Celeste) Flashcards
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bruh i accidentally did reversible changes in the “irreversible” card deck….so those 7 different causes of reversible cell injury are in that deck. - taelyn -
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God dammit im a fool. a little fool.
2
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Why do cells change?
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Cells adapt in order to:
- Grow
- Differentiate jobs
Minor alterations are normal.
Irreversible changes can signal changes in DNA structure and function.
Abnormal changes don’t necessarily mean permanent cell/tissue damage, tumors or cancer.
3
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What are the causes of atrophy?
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- Aging
- Immobilization/disuse
- Ischemia