Tissue (Tissue Repair) Flashcards
1
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What is tissue repair
A
Dead and damaged cells are removed and replaced with new cells and tissue
2
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What is regenaration
A
When cells are replaced by the same tissue
3
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What is fibrosis
A
When cells are unable to regenerate, fibroblasts fill gaps of injury; tissues lose functional ability and fibrosis creates scar tissue; dense irregular tissue
4
Q
What type of tissue repair does epithelial undergo
A
Epithelial tissue undergoes regeneration
5
Q
Which tissue repair do connective tissue undergo
A
Connective tissue proper, blood, and bone undergo regeneration.
However, cartilage undergoes fibrosis
6
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Which tissue repair do muscle cells undergo
A
Smooth muscle cells undergo regeneration
Cardiac and skeletal muscle cells undergo fibrosis
