6 Questions
What type of metaplasia can be precancerous?
Squamous metaplasia of the bronchial epithelium
Where can squamous metaplasia occur in the presence of stones?
Lining of salivary glands ducts
In which condition can osseous metaplasia occur as a sequala?
Some tumors
What happens to ameloblasts at the end of the secretory stage?
They become shorter and lose Tomes' process
What happens to the number of ameloblasts in the transitional stage?
Reduced by 50%
What is the arrangement of crystals in the last formed layer of enamel?
Parallel to each other and perpendicular to the surface
Test your knowledge of epithelial and mesenchymal metaplasia with this quiz. Identify precancerous conditions, such as squamous metaplasia in the bronchial epithelium of smokers, and mesenchymal metaplasia, including osseous metaplasia in tumors and muscles.
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