Which of the following describes hyperplasia?
A) Increase in the number of cells (mitosis) in an organ or tissue
B) Decrease in the number of cells (mitosis) in an organ or tissue
C) Increase in individual cell size in an organ or tissue
D) Decrease in individual cell size in an organ or tissue
E) Reversible change in which one adult cell is replaced by another adult cell type

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Hyperplasia is characterized by an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue, typically due to increased cell division (mitosis).

Which of the Following Describes Hyperplasia