Hyperplasia- Mechanism and Causes

What is hyperplasia? Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue, which can lead to the organ's enlargement. This process only occurs if the cell population is capable of
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Hypertrophy: Mechanism & Causes

What is hypertrophy? Hypertrophy is the increase in the size of the parenchymal cells in an organ. What causes hypertrophy? Hypertrophy can be caused by increased functional demand or stimulation by
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Atrophy: Mechanism & Causes

What is Cellular Adaptation? Cellular adaptation refers to the process by which cells adjust to their environment in response to stress or abnormal conditions. This adjustment allows the cells to
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Alzheimer’s disease – Pathology and clinical features

What changes happen to the brain in Alzheimer's disease? In Alzheimer's, the brain shows cortical atrophy, particularly in the frontal and temporal lobes, meaning it shrinks in size. This results in
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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE – Pathogenesis

What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults, marked by the degeneration of neuronal cells, leading to impairments in cognitive functions,
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Type I Hypersensitivity reaction.

Type I Hypersensitivity reaction. What are hypersensitivity reactions? Hypersensitivity reactions are injurious immune reactions characterized by excessive or harmful reactions of the immune system to
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ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY

What is adaptive immunity? Adaptive immunity is part of the immune system that consists of lymphocytes and their products, including antibodies. It is classified into humoral immunity, which combats
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Granulation tissue

What is granulation tissue? Granulation tissue is a type of tissue formed on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process. It is considered the hallmark of the healing process. The term
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