Both Hyperplasia and Hypertrophy Can Cause an Increase in the Size

Question

Both hyperplasia and hypertrophy can cause an increase in the size of a tissue or organ.

Accepted Answer

Both hyperplasia and hypertrophy can contribute to an increase in the size of a tissue or organ. Hyperplasia involves an increase in the number of cells, while hypertrophy involves an increase in individual cell size.