The pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the bronchi in smokers may transform into stratified squamous epithelium. This is an example of ________

A) metaplasia
B) atrophy
C) differentiation
D) hyperplasia
E) neoplasia


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The ______________________ instinct is used during threatening or predator/prey circumstances

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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