The ER is involved in metabolism of various chemicals via cytochrome P-450 and cells exposed to these chemicals show of ER. Mitochondrial and cytoskeletal abnormalities are also apparent in injured cells.
A) Rough; Atrophy
B) Rough; Hypertrophy
C) Smooth; Atrophy
D) Smooth; Hypertrophy

Question

The ER is involved in metabolism of various chemicals via cytochrome P-450 and cells exposed to these chemicals show 	of ER. Mitochondrial and cytoskeletal abnormalities are also apparent in injured cells.
A) Rough; Atrophy
B) Rough; Hypertrophy
C) Smooth; Atrophy
D) Smooth; Hypertrophy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in the metabolism of various chemicals via cytochrome P-450 enzymes. When cells are exposed to these chemicals, the smooth ER undergoes hypertrophy as it increases in size to handle the increased metabolic demand.

The ER Is Involved in Metabolism of Various Chemicals Via