This adaptive response is described as the increase in the number of cells in a tissue with causes an increase in the size of the organ.
A. Atrophy
B. Hypertrophy
C. Hyperplasia
D. metaplasia
E. Dysplasia
Select your answer:
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Genetics › ViewMost genes have many more than two alleles. However, which of the following is also true?
A. At least one allele for a gene always produces a dominant phenotype.
B. There may still be only two phenotypes for the trait.
C. All of the alleles but one will produce harmful effects if homozygous
D. Most of the alleles will never be found in a live-born organism.
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What is a role of cholesterol in animal cells?
A. It increases body fat.
B. It controls membrane fluidity.
C. It lines the inner wall of capillaries.
D. It is a constituent of bile.