Pathology MCQs – with accurate answers (verified)Graded A

Which statement about Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor is incorrect? a) VEGF promotes angiogenesis b) Tissue hypoxia is an inducer of VEGF production. c) VEGF stimulates endothelial cell migration and proliferation d) VEGF stimulates keratinocyte migration and granulation tissue formation. - Answers-Answer d. Epidermal growth factor stimulates mitosis of keratinocytes and fibroblasts; stimulates keratinocyte migration and granulation tissue formation. VEGF - Inducing agents are hypoxia, TGF-beta, PDGF and TGF-alpha - Promotes angiogenesis, increased vascular permeability, endothelial cell migration and proliferation - Upregulates plasminogen activator, tissue factor and interstitial collagenase Which genetic disorder is not due