The urinary bladder is able to expand as urine accumulates within it due to the presence of ________.
A) simple squamous epithelium
B) transitional epithelium
C) stratified squamous epithelium
D) pseudostratified epithelium
E) sphincters

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Transitional epithelium is a specialized epithelium that allows for stretching and expansion without tearing. It is found in organs like the urinary bladder that need to expand as they fill with fluids. A and C are not able to stretch as much and are not found in the urinary bladder. D is not a type of epithelium found in the urinary bladder. E refers to circular muscles that control the release of urine from the bladder, but not the ability of the bladder to expand.

The Urinary Bladder Is Able to Expand as Urine Accumulates