Epithelial cells that appear cube like when an organ is relaxed and flattened when the organ is distended by fluid are classified as
A) simple columnar epithelium.
B) pseudostratified epithelium.
C) stratified squamous epithelium.
D) transitional epithelium.
E) simple squamous epithelium.

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Transitional epithelium cells have the ability to change shape and stretch as the organ they line undergoes distension or relaxation. When an organ is relaxed, the cells appear cube-like or polyhedral, and when it is distended, the cells flatten and become more elongated. This type of epithelium is found in organs that expand and contract, such as the bladder.

Epithelial Cells That Appear Cube Like When an Organ Is