Regeneration of the mammalian liver after partial surgical removal is an example of:
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Correct answer: Compensatory regeneration
In compensatory regeneration, the remaining hepatocytes re-enter the cell cycle to restore the original organ mass and function. Unlike limb regeneration, it does not involve a blastema or dedifferentiation of mature cells.
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