Pathology Which of the following growth alteration is an example of hyperplasia rather than metaplasia? A Increased gobbler cells in the mainstem bronchus of a smoker B Squamous epithelium in the bladder of a patient with Schistosoma haematobium C Distal esophagus with glandular epithelium intermixed with squamous epithelium D Goblet and Paneth cells in the glands of the gastric mucosa 💡 Explanation Which of the following growth alteration is an example of hyperplasia rather than metaplasia? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Increased gobbler cells in the mainstem bronchus of a smoker