The epithelium lining the urinary bladder that permits distension is
A) stratified squamous.
B) transitional.
C) simple squamous.
D) pseudostratified columnar.

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The epithelium lining the urinary bladder is transitional epithelium which permits distension by stretching and changing shape as the bladder fills and empties. Stratified squamous epithelium is found in the skin and mouth, simple squamous epithelium is found in the alveoli of the lungs, and pseudostratified columnar epithelium is found in the trachea and respiratory passages.

The Epithelium Lining the Urinary Bladder That Permits Distension Is