Which of the following adaptive mechanisms for cellular injury is LEAST likely to result in the proliferation of malignant cells?
A) Atrophy
B) Dysplasia
C) Metaplasia
D) Hyperplasia

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Atrophy involves a decrease in cell size or number and is not typically associated with proliferation of malignant cells. The other choices (B, C, and D) involve an increase in cell growth, which can potentially lead to the development of cancer.

Which of the Following Adaptive Mechanisms for Cellular Injury Is