Goblet cell hyperplasia is associated with asthma. Based on their function, what is the likely outcome of an overabundance of goblet cells?

Question

A.  decreased mucus production
B.  excess mucus production
C.  excess O2 absorption
D.  decreased CO2 absorption

Clarify Question
What is the key concept addressed by the question?
What type of thinking is required?

Gather Content
What do you already know about goblet cells? What other information is related to the question?

Choose Answer
Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer?

Reflect on Process
Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

Answer 1

B.  excess mucus production

Clarify Question
What is the key concept addressed by the question?
        · This question is asking about the consequences of a greater than normal number of goblet cells.
What type of thinking is required?
        · Apply level:
            o You are being asked to take what you already know and use, or apply, it to the excessive production of goblet cells.

Gather Content
What do you already know about goblet cells? What other information is related to the question?
        · Goblet cells are named in accordance with their goblet-like shape.
        · Goblet cell locations include mucous membranes.
        · Goblet cells are known to produce mucus.

Choose Answer
Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer?
        · If a greater than expected number of goblet cells are present, it stands to reason that an excessive amount of their secretion, mucus, would also be present.

Reflect on Process
Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
        · Apply level:
            o Answering this question correctly depended on your ability to use goblet cells in a new situation. If you got an incorrect answer, did you remember that goblet cells produce mucus? Did you have trouble extending goblet cells to determine the correct answer?