Sublethal Cellular Responses Flashcards
1
Q
What is dyplasia?
A
- Changes that result in abnormal cell growth
- Can progress to cancer
- Falls under the category of neoplasia
2
Q
During pregnancy, the uterus primarily grows via ____ to accomodate fetal growth.
A
Hypertrophy
3
Q
Cells changing from one type to another is known as ____.
A
Metaplasia
4
Q
What are labile tissues?
A
Tissues in which cells are continually dividing
5
Q
What are stable tissues?
A
Tissues in which cells are not normally dividing, but can in response to a stimulus (ex. liver, kidneys, SM)
6
Q
What are permanent tissues?
A
Tissues comprised of non-dividing cells, whereby damage always results in scar tissue formation (ex. heart, skeletal muscle)
