Question 4 (part 2) · LDEK · Etiology and classification

Regressive changes are a result of slow atrophy of tissues and cells. The causes of such changes are usually metabolism and eating disorders. What form may regressive changes take in pulp?

1) hyperplasia;
2) degeneration;
3) atrophy;
4) hypertrophy;
5) necrosis.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 2,3,4.
  2. B. 1,4,5.
  3. C. 2,3,5.
  4. D. 1,3,5.
  5. E. 1,2,4.
Hint

Separate regressive changes (loss of tissue or function) from progressive ones, which involve an increase in cell number or size.

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