What type of specialized epithelium makes up the mucous coat of the ureter and urinary bladder?
A)Simple cuboidal epithelium
B)Stratified squamous epithelium
C)Transitional epithelium
D)Simple columnar epithelium
E)Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Question

What  type of specialized epithelium makes up the mucous coat of the ureter and urinary bladder?
A)Simple cuboidal epithelium
B)Stratified squamous epithelium
C)Transitional epithelium
D)Simple columnar epithelium
E)Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

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The mucous coat of the ureter and urinary bladder is made up of transitional epithelium, which is able to stretch and contract as the bladder fills and empties. This type of epithelium is specialized for its unique function in the urinary system.

What Type of Specialized Epithelium Makes Up the Mucous Coat