Multiple Choice
In epithelial tissue, long tapered cells can be described as what?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Epithelial Tissue
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Which organ system is lined by transitional epithelium to accommodate stretching?
A
Digestive system
B
Respiratory system
C
Nervous system
D
Urinary system
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Understand the function of transitional epithelium: Transitional epithelium is a type of tissue that can stretch and change shape. It is designed to accommodate fluctuations in volume and pressure.
Identify the organ systems listed: Digestive, Respiratory, Nervous, and Urinary systems.
Consider the function of each system: The digestive system processes food, the respiratory system facilitates breathing, the nervous system transmits signals, and the urinary system stores and expels urine.
Determine which system requires stretching: The urinary system needs to stretch to accommodate varying volumes of urine in the bladder.
Conclude that the urinary system is lined by transitional epithelium to allow for stretching as the bladder fills and empties.
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