Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Identifying Types of Epithelial Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Identifying Types of Epithelial Tissue

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Multiple Choice

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the urinary bladder and allows it to stretch?

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Transitional epithelium

Stratified squamous epithelium

Simple squamous epithelium

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Understand the function of the urinary bladder: It needs to stretch to accommodate varying volumes of urine.

Identify the characteristics of transitional epithelium: This type of tissue is specialized to stretch and return to its original shape, making it ideal for organs like the bladder.

Compare transitional epithelium with other types: Simple cuboidal epithelium is typically found in glands and ducts, stratified squamous epithelium is found in areas subject to abrasion, and simple squamous epithelium is found in areas where diffusion or filtration occurs.

Recognize the unique feature of transitional epithelium: It can change shape from cuboidal to squamous as the bladder fills and stretches.

Conclude that transitional epithelium is the correct type for the bladder due to its ability to stretch and accommodate changes in volume.