hich type of cell adaptation occurs when normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells of the bronchial lining have been replaced by

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hich type of cell adaptation occurs when normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells of the bronchial lining have been replaced by

stratified squamous epithelial cells

Biology

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Mila [183] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-13T05:34:38+03:00

Answer:

The question is incomplete , as the options are not given. Here are the options.

A. Hyperplasia

b. Metaplasia

C. Dysplasia

D. Anaplasia

The correct option is b.

Metaplasia

Explanation:

This because metaplasia is the process where by one mature cell can be replaced by another cell in the body. This is a reversible replacement that take place in the cell of the body. In this kind of replacement, a less differentiated cell replaced the mature cell. It occur when normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells of the bronchial lining have been replaced by stratified squamous epithelial cells.