A 55-Year-Old Male with a 30-Year History of Smoking Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

A 55-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking is examined for respiratory disturbance. Examination of his airway (bronchial) reveals that stratified squamous epithelial cells have replaced the normal columnar ciliated cells. The type of cellular adaptation is called:

• A) hypertrophy.
• B) hyperplasia.
• C) metaplasia.
• D) dysplasia.

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Definitions:

Rigid Policies

Strict and inflexible rules or guidelines within an organization that dictate certain behaviors or procedures.

Overlearning

The practice of continuing to study or practice beyond what is necessary to master a skill, ensuring it can be performed effortlessly and automatically.

Complex Tasks

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