PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The bladder is lined with ____ epithelium.
A
Simple columnar
B
Transitional
C
Stratified squamous
D
Simple cuboidal
E
Pseudostratified columnar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, the bladder wall stretches to accommodate the increased volume when the urinary bladder fills with urine. The urothelium reorganizes into two or three layers in the distended bladder without structural damage. Due to this transitional ability of the urothelium, it is also known as the transitional epithelium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The transitional epithelium of the urinary tract is lined by a layer of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) that function to prevent microbial and crystal adherence to the bladder epithelium and minimize the movement of urine solutes and proteins through the bladder epithelium.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ureters and bladder of the urinary system are lined with transitional epithelium to accommodate the urine flowing the ureters and stored in the bladder.

There is 1 question to complete.