Which of the following histopathological changes is most likely to be reversible if the injurious stimulus is removed?
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Correct answer: Hyperplasia and metaplasia
Hyperplasia and metaplasia are adaptive responses that are generally reversible when the triggering stimulus is removed. Dysplasia may regress but carries a risk of progression; neoplasia usually persists.
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