Both hyperplasia and hyperophy are seen in?
Correct Answer: Uterus during pregnancy
Description: Hyperophy refers to an increase in the size of cells, resulting in an increase in the size of the organ. The increased size of the cells is due to the synthesis of more structural components The massive physiologic growth of the uterus during pregnancy is a good example of hormone-induced increase in the size of an organ that results from both hyperophy and hyperplasia Regarding the 'a' choice, Breast enlargement during lactation;- prolactin and estrogen cause hyperophy of the breasts during lactation. Hormonal hyperplasia is best exemplified by the proliferation of the glandular epithelium of the female breast at pubey and during pregnancy.
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