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Cell changes
Cell descriptions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atrophy | A decrease in the size of cells. |
| Hypertrophy | An increase in the size of individual cells, resulting in an enlarged tissue mass. |
| Hyperplasia | An increased number of cells resulting in an enlarged tissue mass. |
| Metaplasia | One mature cell type is replaced by a different mature cell type. |
| Dysplasia | Cells that vary in size and shape, large nuclei are frequently present, and the rate of mitosis is increased. |
| Anaplasia | Cells that are undifferentiated and have variable nuclei and cell structure and numerous mitotic figures. |