PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Hyperplasia is an increase in normal cell numbers due to cell division.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During hyperplasia, new cells are formed as existing cells divide. This can lead to an increase in the number of cells and the overall size of the tissue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Causes. Hyperplasia may be due to any number of causes, including proliferation of basal layer of epidermis to compensate skin loss, chronic inflammatory response, hormonal dysfunctions, or compensation for damage or disease elsewhere. Hyperplasia may be harmless and occur on a particular tissue.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hyperplasia is defined as the abnormal proliferation of endometrial cells usually caused by estrogen unopposed by the action of progesterone.
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