Question 3 of 13
Ruth, age 52, needs to have a follow-up Pap smear. While counseling Ruth, the nurse
explains that the last Pap smear results revealed cells that looked abnormal. The cells were
not uniform in size and shape, and had an altered appearance when compared to a normal,
healthy cell.
Make the Connection. Drag and drop the proper term for the cellular change or injury that is
best exemplified by the case scenario.
apoptosis
atrophy
benign neoplasia
dysplasia
gangrene hyperplasia
intracellular accumulation
pathological hypertrophy
malignant neoplasia
physiological hypertrophy
metaplasia
necrosis
pathologic calcification