Question

acromegaly is an example of ________. hyperplasia hypertrophy metaplasia atrophy

Explanation:

Acromegaly is caused by excessive growth hormone after the growth plates have closed. This leads to an increase in the number of cells (hyperplasia) in tissues like bones and soft tissues. Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue. Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size, metaplasia is a change in cell type, and atrophy is a decrease in cell size or number. So acromegaly is an example of hyperplasia.

Answer:

Hyperplasia