MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
That type of epithelium is specially suited to withstand stretching and tension?
A
pseudostratified columnar
B
simple squamous
C
simple cuboidal
D
Transitional
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Transitional epithelium is a type of stratified epithelium composed of several layers of cells, with the morphology of cells varying depending on the function of the organ. In a relaxed state, the epithelium appears spherical or cubical, except for the apical layer, which may flatten when stretched.

Detailed explanation-2: -Transitional epithelium is a stratified tissue made of multiple cell layers, where the cells constituting the tissue can change shape depending on the distention in the organ. When the organ is filled with fluid, cells on the topmost layer of this epithelium can stretch and appear flattened.

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