Question

Lining of uterus (endometrium) shows presence of:

• A. Stratified squamous epithelium
• B. Simple squamous epithelium
• C. Transitional epithelium
• D. Ciliated pesudostratified epithelium

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Transitional epithelium

• Transitional epithelium is variable in appearance. In relaxed or un-stretched state, it looks like stratified cuboidal epithelium.
• As tissue is stretched, cells become more flattened, giving the appearance of stratified squamous epithelium.
• Due to its ability to alter its shape easily as per the requirement of the organ or tissues it is majorly found in tissues or organs that undergo stretching.
• This is the reason why the lining of the uterus or the endometrium is made up of transitional epithelium.
• So, the correct answer is option C.