What type of epithelium lines the urinary bladder and is capable of distention?

stratified cuboidal epithelium

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stratified squamous epithelium

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transitional epithelium

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stratified columnar epithelium

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Solution

The correct option is C transitional epithelium
Transitional epitheliumis a type of tissue consisting of multiple layers ofepithelial cells which can contract and expand. It is so named because of this function in the transition of degree of distension. This tissue structure type is found inurothelium, including that of theurinary bladder, theureters, and the superiorurethraand gland ducts of theprostate.

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