quizgecko_quiz-857699-1731445934.csv

QuestionType,QuestionText,AnswerA,AnswerB,AnswerC,AnswerD,CorrectAnswers,CorrectAnswerText,CorrectAnswerInfo multiple\_choice,"What is the primary characteristic of metaplasia?","Complete degeneration of tissue.","Permanent transformation of cell types.","Uncontrolled cell division leading to cancer...

QuestionType,QuestionText,AnswerA,AnswerB,AnswerC,AnswerD,CorrectAnswers,CorrectAnswerText,CorrectAnswerInfo multiple\_choice,"What is the primary characteristic of metaplasia?","Complete degeneration of tissue.","Permanent transformation of cell types.","Uncontrolled cell division leading to cancer.","Reversible transformation of one differentiated cell type to another.",D,"Reversible transformation of one differentiated cell type to another.","Metaplasia is defined as the reversible transformation of one differentiated cell type to another differentiated cell type due to chronic irritation or inflammation." multiple\_choice,"Which of the following is a type of metaplasia that occurs in response to smoking?","Squamous metaplasia","Fibrous metaplasia","Glandular metaplasia","Columnar metaplasia",A,"Squamous metaplasia","Squamous metaplasia occurs in the respiratory tract as a response to chronic smoking." multiple\_choice,"What is one of the primary causes of metaplasia?","Genetic mutations","Chronic irritation or inflammation","Acute infections","Increased tissue perfusion",B,"Chronic irritation or inflammation","Chronic irritation or inflammation is a significant cause of metaplasia, with examples including smoking and gastroesophageal reflux." multiple\_choice,"Which of the following clinical significances are associated with metaplasia?","It can be a precursor to dysplasia and cancer.","It is always a benign condition.","It indicates a stable and healthy cell environment.","It is only reversible through surgical intervention.",A,"It can be a precursor to dysplasia and cancer.","Metaplasia can serve as a precursor to dysplasia and cancer, such as Barrett's esophagus leading to esophageal adenocarcinoma." multiple\_choice,"How can metaplasia typically be diagnosed?","Blood tests for vitamin levels.","Histological examination through biopsy.","Imaging studies revealing changes in tissue architecture.","Physical examination for symptoms.",B,"Histological examination through biopsy.","The diagnosis of metaplasia is primarily performed through histological examination via biopsy, often supported by imaging studies."