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During regeneration, modification of an ...

During regeneration, modification of an organ to other organ is known as : -

A

morophogenesis

B

epimorphosis

C

morphallaxis

D

accretionary growth

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The correct Answer is:
B

Epimorphosis is the replacement of a lost organ of the body by proliferating new cells from the surface of the wound or injured part.
Morphogenesis (Gr. Morphe=form and genesis=origin) is the growth, shaping and arrangement of body parts according to genetically predefined patterns. The extent direction and rate of morphogenesis depend on genetic controls and environmental factors.
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