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What is the morphological feature characterized by increased cellular proliferation with incomplete maturation of cells?
What is the morphological feature characterized by increased cellular proliferation with incomplete maturation of cells?
- Intestinal metaplasia
- Gastric metaplasia
- Dysplasia (correct)
- Stratified squamous epithelium
In response to acid reflux from the stomach, what may replace the normal stratified squamous epithelium in the lower esophagus?
In response to acid reflux from the stomach, what may replace the normal stratified squamous epithelium in the lower esophagus?
- Dysplasia
- Intestinal metaplasia
- Gastric metaplasia (correct)
- Normal stratified squamous epithelium
What type of mucosa may replace the normal stratified squamous epithelium in the lower esophagus in response to acid reflux from the stomach?
What type of mucosa may replace the normal stratified squamous epithelium in the lower esophagus in response to acid reflux from the stomach?
- Intestinal metaplasia (correct)
- Gastric metaplasia
- Normal stratified squamous epithelium
- Dysplasia
Where does cellular proliferation occur in normal stratified squamous epithelium?
Where does cellular proliferation occur in normal stratified squamous epithelium?
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What happens to the cells as they mature towards the surface in normal stratified squamous epithelium?
What happens to the cells as they mature towards the surface in normal stratified squamous epithelium?
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