Which of the following cellular adaptations involves an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue in response to a stimulus?
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue, leading to increased volume. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size. Atrophy is a decrease in cell size and/or number. Metaplasia is a reversible change of one differentiated cell type to another.
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