NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of epithelial tissue is found in the bladder.
A
simple squamous
B
stratified squamous
C
transitional
D
pseudostratified columnar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The urothelium is the most common form of transitional epithelium. The transitional epithelium, also known as the urothelium, lines the urethra, ureters, and urinary bladder.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The transitional epithelial tissue of the urinary bladder acts like a water balloon. The ability of the cells of the transitional epithelium to stretch from round cells to thin, flat cells allows the urinary bladder to expand to hold more urine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The bladder is lined with transitional epithelial cells because the properties of a transitional epithelium allow the bladder to expand as it fills without damaging the bladder lining.

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