The response to a stimulus in which there is an increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the number of cells is known as:

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Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue in response to a stimulus. Hypertrophy, on the other hand, refers to an increase in the size of cells in an organ or tissue without an increase in the number of cells. Dystrophy refers to an abnormal growth or development of an organ or tissue. Aplasia refers to the failure of an organ or tissue to develop properly.

The Response to a Stimulus in Which There Is an Increase