GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

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
Psuedostratified Columnar
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -Transitional epithelium lines the organs of the urinary system and is known here as urothelium.

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: -Updated On: 27-06-2022 (b) Urinary bladder and ureters of excretory system are lined by transitional epithelium because it is a stretchable epithelium, hence the urinary bladder and ureters may be considerably stretched without getting torn when they are filled with urine .

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