A type of epithelial tissue containing cells that can change shapes as the tissue stretches is called
A)simple columnar epithelium
B)pseudostratified epithelium
C)transitional epithelium
D)stratified cuboidal epithelium
E)squamous epithelium

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Transitional epithelium is a type of tissue that lines the urinary bladder, ureters, and parts of the urethra. It is composed of multiple layers of cells that can change shape (from cuboidal to flattened) to accommodate stretching of the tissue as the urinary bladder fills and empties.

A Type of Epithelial Tissue Containing Cells That Can Change