This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'The decrease in cell size refers to \nSelect and explain. \nA. Atrophy, B. Metaplasia, C. Hyperplasia, D. Hypertrophy', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Shrinkage in the size of the cell by the loss of cell substance is known as atrophy\n◆ Although atrophied cells have diminished its function, they are not dead', 'role': 'assistant'}]