In comparison to hyperplasia, hyperophy is
Correct Answer: Increase in cell size without increase in number
Description: * Hyperophy: increase in size of cells. There are no new cells just bigger cells containing increased amount of structural proteins and organelles * Hyperplasia: increase in cell number Both results in enlarged organ * Hyperplasia occurs in cells capable of replication * Hyperophy occurs in cells which have limited capacity to divide Refer robbins 9/e p3.
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