 Chapter 1 Intro to Patho 1. Matching Atrophy a decrease in size of leg after being in a cast Hypertrophy Response of skeletal system to excessive growth hormone Hyperplasia Breast enlargement after puberty Metaplasia changes that usually occur over years in Resp. tract of smokers Dysplasia changes responsible for abnormal pap smear 2. What is the difference between an acute and chronic disease a. Acute: Short term illness that develops very quickly with marked signs such as high fever/ sever...