Multiple choice

Lessening of the size of a cell, tissue or organ that was once fully developed and of normal size is known as _________.

  1. anemia

  2. atrophy

  3. a deficiency disease

  4. dehydration
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Atrophy is the decrease in size of a cell, tissue, or organ that was previously normal in size, often due to disuse, poor nutrition, or nerve damage. Anemia is a blood disorder, 'a deficiency disease' is too vague, and dehydration is fluid loss - neither describes shrinkage of developed structures.

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