Successful regeneration of a damaged epithelium requires preservation of the:
Correct answer: C. Underlying basement membrane and stromal framework
- A. Local supply of adipose tissue
- B. Entire original population of mature cells
- C. Underlying basement membrane and stromal framework
- D. Surrounding layer of skeletal muscle
Explanation
An intact basement membrane and stromal framework guide the migration and organization of surviving epithelial cells during regeneration. When this supporting framework is destroyed, healing is more likely to occur by fibrous scar formation.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Veterinary Pathology
Covers the causes and mechanisms of disease, cellular injury, inflammation, healing, circulatory disturbances, neoplasia and disorders of major organs. It also includes gross and microscopic pathological changes, specimen interpretation and the distinction between aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and lesions.
Practise Veterinary Pathology
60 free Veterinary Pathology MCQs from Veterinary Science, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Veterinary Science questions like this
Veterinary Science is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.
More Veterinary Pathology questions
Diphtheritic inflammation is characterized by:
Which lesion pattern is most characteristic of feline infectious peritonitis?
A sequestrum is best described as:
Which microscopic feature most strongly indicates osteosarcoma in a bone biopsy?
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is characterized microscopically by: