In the context of hypertensive heart disease, what is the histological hallmark of myocardial adaptation?
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Correct answer: Myocyte enlargement with boxcar-shaped nuclei
Myocytes are permanent cells and cannot undergo hyperplasia. In response to hypertension, they undergo hypertrophy, characterized by increased cell diameter and enlarged, rectangular 'boxcar' nuclei.
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