ANSC 2133 Quiz: Exam1Sp2014.doc
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Name: write the word true or false in the appropriate space as it best describes each statement. (2 points each) Growth may be defined as the continuing increase in complexity of the body. Differentiation is defined as an increase in complexity of the body. The progress of an individual through its life cycle is defined as metabolic progression . Cells are the basic unit of growth so increases in numbers of cells require differentiation. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size while hyperplasia is an increase in cell numbers. Cells of the same type become organized into organs through morphogenesis or organogenesis. The general growth and development stages of animals are conception, birth, self-accelerating postnatal growth, inflection point, self-retarding postnatal growth, and maturity. Prenatal is the time from ova fertilization to parturition and neonatal is the time from parturition until death of the animal.
