Hyperplasia Is Defined as

question 71

Multiple Choice

Hyperplasia is defined as

• A)the abnormal development of a tissue.
• B)the movement or spread of malignant cells.
• C)an abnormal growth of cells that invades surrounding tissue.
• D)a generalized increase in the size of a part of an organ.
• E)an increase in the normal number of cells within a tissue or organ.

---

Definitions:

Ligand-Gated Channels

Ion channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to the binding of a specific signaling molecule (ligand), allowing ions to pass across the membrane.

Metabotropic Channels

Metabotropic Channels refer to a type of membrane receptor in cells that acts through a second messenger system, ultimately affecting other ion channels or cellular processes.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes, resulting from neuronal damage and brain atrophy.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays an important role in muscle contraction and sensory processing.