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. Transitional epithelium
B. Stratified squamous
C. Columnar epithelium
D. Simple squamous
Answer: Option A
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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