Question

Which the following would be an example of cellular atrophy?

Answer 1

Answer:

c) middle-aged woman experiencing menopause due to loss of estrogen stimulation

Explanation:

Cellular atrophy is based on the quantitative reduction of structural components and cellular functions, resulting in decreased cell volume in the affected organs or tissues. It consists in the reduction of cell size resulting from the loss of proteins and other cellular materials (as well as organelles), the reduction of cells is also reflected in the reduction of the affected tissue or organ. Usually occurs when the body is already aging. An example of this is a middle aged woman with menopause due to loss of estrogen stimulation.