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Metaplasia is the transformation of one differentiated cell type to another differentiated cell type. The change from one type of cell to another may be part of a normal maturation process or caused by some sort of abnormal stimulus. While metaplasia can occur in many different organs, there are thrRead more
Metaplasia is the transformation of one differentiated cell type to another differentiated cell type. The change from one type of cell to another may be part of a normal maturation process or caused by some sort of abnormal stimulus.
While metaplasia can occur in many different organs, there are three general categories of metaplasia: squamous metaplasia, intestinal metaplasia, and acinar-ductal metaplasia (ADM). Different kinds of metaplasia can occur in different areas of the body and organs.
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1. Definition of Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia: Hypertrophy: Hypertrophy is an increase in the volume of a given tissue or organ due only to the enlargement of the cells. Hyperplasia: Hyperplasia is an increase in the amount of tissue, resulting from cell proliferation. 2. Genesis of Hypertrophy and HRead more
1. Definition of Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia:
Hypertrophy: Hypertrophy is an increase in the volume of a given tissue or organ due only to the enlargement of the cells.
Hyperplasia: Hyperplasia is an increase in the amount of tissue, resulting from cell proliferation.
2. Genesis of Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia:
Hypertrophy: Hypertrophy is mainly provoked by increased demand.
Hyperplasia: Hyperplasia is mainly provoked by excessive cell stimulation.
3. Process of Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia:
Hypertrophy: Hypertrophy is a result of cell enlargement.
Hyperplasia: Hyperplasia is a result of cell proliferation.
4. Mechanism of Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia:
Hypertrophy: Hypertrophy is a result of increased protein production in the cells.
Hyperplasia: Hyperplasia is a result of the proliferation of mature cells, driven by growth factors.
5. Affected cells of Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia:
See lessHypertrophy: Hypertrophy occurs in permanent cells (non-dividing, such as skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, etc.).
Hyperplasia: Hyperplasia occurs in labile or stable dividing cells.