The type of epithelial tissue that lines the urinary bladder and allows stretching is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The type of epithelial tissue that lines the urinary bladder and allows stretching is:
A. Columnar epithelium
B. Stratified squamous
C. Simple squamous
D. Transitional epithelium
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Transitional epithelium (urothelium) is stratified, with cells that can change shape from cuboidal to squamous when the bladder distends. It lines the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, and part of the urethra. Squamous is flat, cuboidal cube-shaped, columnar tall.

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