What anatomical features allow for the expansion of the urinary bladder as it fills with urine?
A)plicae and elastic connective tissue
B)rugae and columnar epithelium
C)plicae and stratified squamous epithelium
D)rugae and transitional epithelium

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The presence of rugae (folds) and transitional epithelium in the urinary bladder allows for expansion as it fills with urine. Transitional epithelium is able to change shape and stretch to accommodate changes in volume. Rugae allow the bladder to increase in size without tearing.

What Anatomical Features Allow for the Expansion of the Urinary