Which Type of Cell Adaptation Occurs When Normal Columnar Ciliated

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which type of cell adaptation occurs when normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells of the bronchial lining have been replaced by stratified squamous epithelial cells?

• A)Hyperplasia
• B)Metaplasia
• C)Dysplasia
• D)Anaplasia

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Definitions:

Unfamiliar Setting

A situation or environment that is not known or recognized by an individual, often leading to feelings of discomfort or anxiety due to unfamiliarity.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior positively benefits a species by influencing the evolutionary fitness of the species, thus leading to adaptation through natural selection.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, crucial for personal development and often influencing social, emotional, and cognitive behaviors.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring at a particular life stage, where a young animal forms attachments to a stimulus, often its caregiver.