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Which type of cell adaptation occurs when normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells of the bronchial lining have been replaced by stratified squamous epithelial cells?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

MRIs

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a medical imaging technique used to visualize internal structures of the body in detail.

Neuron

A specific type of cell that sends nerve signals; known as a neuron.

Neural Communication

The process by which neurons transmit information through electrical and chemical signals across synapses.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, and mobilizing energy in stressful situations.