Hyperplasia Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Hyperplasia is

• A)an increase in the size of muscle fibers.
• B)a decrease in the size of muscle fibers.
• C)an increase in the number of muscle fibers.
• D)a decrease in the number of muscle fibers.
• E)none of these choices.

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Definitions:

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms.

Carbonate

A salt of carbonic acid, characterized by the presence of the carbonate ion, CO3^2-, or a compound containing this ion.

Covalent

A type of chemical bond where atoms share pairs of electrons.

Ionic

Relating to ions or the formation of ions by the gaining or losing of electrons, often discussed in the context of chemical bonds.