The urinary bladder needs to stretch (distend) and then return to its original shape. Which of the following epithelia are associated with that organ?
A) transitional
B) simple cuboidal
C) simple columnar
D) simple squamous
E) pseudostratified columnar

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The epithelium associated with the urinary bladder is transitional epithelium, as it is able to stretch and return to its original shape. This specialized epithelium allows the bladder to expand as it fills with urine and then contract as it empties. Simple cuboidal and simple columnar epithelia are not typically found in the urinary bladder. Simple squamous epithelium is a thin, flat layer that is not suited for the stretching and contracting required by the bladder. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium typically lines the respiratory tract and does not play a role in the urinary system.

The Urinary Bladder Needs to Stretch (Distend) and Then Return