ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lining of the bladder contains which type of epithelium?
A
Simple Cuboidal
B
Simple Columnar
C
Transitional
D
Pseudostratified Columnar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lining epithelium: The urinary bladder lining is a specialized stratified epithelium, the urothelium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Urothelium or transitional epithelium. This is the layer of cells that lines the inside of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Cells in this layer are called urothelial cells or transitional cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transitional epithelium: A transitional epithelium (also known as urothelium) is made up of several layers of cells that become flattened when stretched. It lines most of your urinary tract and allows your bladder to expand.

Detailed explanation-4: -This epithelium is found lining the urinary bladder, ureters and urethra, as well as in the ducts of the prostrate gland.

Detailed explanation-5: -The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ lined with urothelium or transitional epithelium.

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