The pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the bronchi in smokers may transform into stratified squamous epithelium. This is an example of ________.
A. regeneration
B. differentiation
C. hyperplasia
D. atrophy
E. replacement
Answer: E
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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