Question

during childhood, the liver increases in size as hepatocytes undergo cell division, resulting in a greater number of liver cells. this is an example of which of the following? multiple choice hyperplasia hypertrophy neoplasia hepatoplasia none of these is a correct answer.

Explanation:

Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue due to cell - division. In this case, hepatocytes undergo cell division leading to an increase in the number of liver cells, which is hyperplasia. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size, neoplasia refers to abnormal new growth (tumor - like), and hepatoplasia is not the correct term for this cell - division based increase.

Answer:

Hyperplasia