Cellular Pathology and Adaptations Quiz

Cellular adaptation involving conversion of one differentiated cell type to another, which is reversible.

Cellular adaptation involving an increase in cell number, typically in response to a stimulus.

Calcium deposition in dead or dying tissue, not related to serum calcium levels.

Enlargement of cells, leading to increased organ size or tissue mass.

Necrosis characterized by cheese-like, soft, friable tissue, often seen in tuberculosis infections.

Heart enlargement due to exercise-induced workload increase, a physiological response.

Conversion of one cell type to another, often in response to stress or injury.

Skin disorder characterized by inflammation and excessive keratinocyte production, not hyperplasia.

Programmed cell death characterized by no inflammation.

Necrosis results in cell membrane rupture and release of cellular contents outside the cell.

Eustress refers to beneficial stress that stimulates adaptation, not injury.

Necrotic tissue retains basic structural outline due to denaturation of structural proteins.