Which Term Is Defined as an Increase in the Number

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which term is defined as an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ?

• A) Hypertrophy
• B) Atrophy
• C) Hyperplasia
• D) Repair

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs naturally, without prior learning or conditioning.

Generalization

A cognitive process in psychology where an individual applies learned behavior or responses to similar stimuli beyond the original conditions.

Conditioned Response

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally elicits a reflexive response without the need for prior learning.