Chronic injuries can really affect how our cells adapt. Sometimes, the way they respond isn’t good for them.
Hypertrophy: This is when cells get bigger to cope with stress. For example, heart cells grow larger when there’s high blood pressure.
Hyperplasia: This happens when the number of cells increases. A good example is when the lining of the uterus thickens due to estrogen.
Atrophy: In this case, cells get smaller because there’s less demand or not enough nutrients. This often happens in muscles when they aren’t used, leading to muscle wasting.
Metaplasia: This is when one type of cell turns into a different type. For instance, in smokers, the cells in the lungs change from one kind to another that’s not as effective.
Fibrosis: Ongoing injury can lead to scarring in the tissue.
Impaired Function: Organs that have adapted over time may not work as well anymore because of chronic injuries.
By understanding these changes, we can better predict how recovery might go in medical settings.
Chronic injuries can really affect how our cells adapt. Sometimes, the way they respond isn’t good for them.
Hypertrophy: This is when cells get bigger to cope with stress. For example, heart cells grow larger when there’s high blood pressure.
Hyperplasia: This happens when the number of cells increases. A good example is when the lining of the uterus thickens due to estrogen.
Atrophy: In this case, cells get smaller because there’s less demand or not enough nutrients. This often happens in muscles when they aren’t used, leading to muscle wasting.
Metaplasia: This is when one type of cell turns into a different type. For instance, in smokers, the cells in the lungs change from one kind to another that’s not as effective.
Fibrosis: Ongoing injury can lead to scarring in the tissue.
Impaired Function: Organs that have adapted over time may not work as well anymore because of chronic injuries.
By understanding these changes, we can better predict how recovery might go in medical settings.