PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
(NR283) STUDY GUIDE
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
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Terms In This Set (121)
Hypertrophy
Increase In Cell Size - Results In Enlarged Tissue Mass
Causes Of Hypertrophy
Additional Work By The Tissue
Excessive Hormonal Stimulation
Brainpower
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Examples Of Hypertrophy
Enlarged Heart Resulting From Increased Demands
Effect Of Consistent Exercise On Skeletal Muscle, Leading To An Enlarged Muscle Mass
Atrophy
Decrease In Cell Size - Results In Reduced Tissue Mass
, Causes Of Atrophy
Reduced Use Of The Tissue
Insufficient Nutrition
Decreased Neurologic Or Hormonal Stimulation
Aging
Example Of Atrophy
Shrinkage Of Skeletal Muscle That Occurs When A Limb Is Immobilized In A Cast For Several
Weeks
Hyperplasia
Increase In Number Of Cells - Results In Enlarged Tissue Mass
Cause Of Hyperplasia
Compensatory Mechanism To Meet Increased Demand Or Pathologic When There Is A
Hormonal Imbalance
In Some Cases ________ And _______ Can Occur Simultaneously, As In The Uterine
Enlargement That Occurs During Pregnancy
Hyperplasia And Hypertrophy
Metaplasia
Mature Cell Type That Is Replaced By A Different Mature Cell Type
Adaptive Mechanism That Provides More Resistance Tissue
Example Of Metaplasia
Smoker Cells
Dysplasia
Abnormal Growth Or Development Of A Tissue Or Organ
Cells Vary In Size And Shape Within A Tissue
(NR283) STUDY GUIDE
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS
Terms In This Set (121)
Hypertrophy
Increase In Cell Size - Results In Enlarged Tissue Mass
Causes Of Hypertrophy
Additional Work By The Tissue
Excessive Hormonal Stimulation
Brainpower
Read More
Examples Of Hypertrophy
Enlarged Heart Resulting From Increased Demands
Effect Of Consistent Exercise On Skeletal Muscle, Leading To An Enlarged Muscle Mass
Atrophy
Decrease In Cell Size - Results In Reduced Tissue Mass
, Causes Of Atrophy
Reduced Use Of The Tissue
Insufficient Nutrition
Decreased Neurologic Or Hormonal Stimulation
Aging
Example Of Atrophy
Shrinkage Of Skeletal Muscle That Occurs When A Limb Is Immobilized In A Cast For Several
Weeks
Hyperplasia
Increase In Number Of Cells - Results In Enlarged Tissue Mass
Cause Of Hyperplasia
Compensatory Mechanism To Meet Increased Demand Or Pathologic When There Is A
Hormonal Imbalance
In Some Cases ________ And _______ Can Occur Simultaneously, As In The Uterine
Enlargement That Occurs During Pregnancy
Hyperplasia And Hypertrophy
Metaplasia
Mature Cell Type That Is Replaced By A Different Mature Cell Type
Adaptive Mechanism That Provides More Resistance Tissue
Example Of Metaplasia
Smoker Cells
Dysplasia
Abnormal Growth Or Development Of A Tissue Or Organ
Cells Vary In Size And Shape Within A Tissue
