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    Which of the Following Is a Term Used to Describe
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Which of the Following Is a Term Used to Describe

Question 26

Question 26

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Which of the following is a term used to describe a decrease in the size of cells within a tissue or organ that ultimately results in reduction in the overall size of the tissue or organ?


A) atrophy
B) hyperplasia
C) hypertrophy
D) adhesion
E) anorexia

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