Which of the following statements describes the histology of the ureters?
A)They are made up entirely of muscle tissue because they need to contract in order to transport urine efficiently.
B)They are trilayered mucosa,muscularis,and adventitia).
C)They are actually an extension of the visceral peritoneum.
D)They are made up of several layers of endothelium.

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The ureters are composed of three layers- mucosa, muscularis, and adventitia. The mucosa is lined with transitional epithelium, the muscularis contains smooth muscle fibers arranged in an inner circular layer and an outer longitudinal layer, and the adventitia is composed of connective tissue with blood vessels and nerves.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Histology of the Ureters