Occurs in tissues with cells that are capable of mitotic division-hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue. it occrs in tissues with cells that are capable of...Read More
Muscle tissue-disuse atrophy, particularly in muscle tissue, is related to workload. When confronted with a decrease in work demands or adverse environment conditions, most cells are able to...Read More
Metaplasia is irreversible.
Metaplasia represents a reversible change in which one adult cell type (epithelial or mesenchymal) is replaced by another adult cell type.
It is thought to involve the...Read More
Most forms of nonphysiologic hyperplasia are due to insufficient hormonal stimulation or the effects of growth factors on target tissues.
Physiologic hyperplasia can occur as a result of hormonal...Read More
Causes cellular ph to raise, becoming more basic-hypoxia deprives the cell of oxygen and interrupts oxidative metabolism and the generation of atp. Can include ischemia; ischemia is characterized...Read More
You cannot reverse aging, but you can do different things that can help slow down aging. For example, there are some people who will make sure that they will live a healthier lifestyle. This...Read More
Manifestations of lead toxicity include anemia-lead is a particularly toxic metal. small amounts accumulate to reach toxic levels. lead crosses the placenta, exposing the fetus to lead levels...Read More
