Anatomy & Histology · single question
In which tissue does HPV remain immortalized and persistently replicate?
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Correct answer: A. Squamous epithelium
- A. CORRECT. HPV is epitheliotropic and persists in stratified squamous epithelium, where E6/E7 oncoproteins can immortalize cells.
- B. INCORRECT. Connective tissue is not the HPV reservoir.
- C. INCORRECT. Salivary gland epithelium is not the primary HPV target.
- D. INCORRECT. Endothelium is not infected by HPV.
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