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quiz - unit 1: introduction to anatomy and physiology legacy - anatomy and physiology 19 of 21 what is atrophy? an increase in the number of cells a decrease in size of cells cells changing in shape or organization all of the above
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Atrophy in anatomy and physiology refers to a decrease in the size of cells due to various factors like reduced use, aging, or disease. An increase in the number of cells is hyperplasia, and cells changing in shape or organization is metaplasia.
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A decrease in size of cells