An Increase in the Number of Cells in a Tissue

question 16

Multiple Choice

An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ is called

• A)hyperplasia
• B)hypertrophy
• C)hypoplasia
• D)hypergenesis
• E)hyperpoiesis

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Definitions:

Expanding Schema

The process of adjusting one's mental framework to incorporate new experiences or information.

Recategorization

The cognitive process of reclassifying or redefining objects, situations, or concepts into new categories, often to reduce prejudice or cognitive dissonance.

Different Races

Variations among human populations often categorized based on physical appearances, ancestry, and genetics, despite the concept of race being a social construct.

Persuasive Messages

Communications designed to influence the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of the recipient through argument, reasoning, or appeal to emotion.