Question
Human Anatomy and Physiology Question on The respiratory system
Conversion of pseudostratified columnar epithelium in chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis to columnar type epithelium is an example of which type of metaplasia?
A
Squamous metaplasia
B
Columnar metaplasia
C
Osseous metaplasia
D
Cartilaginous metaplasia
Answer
Columnar metaplasia
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Columnar metaplasia