Transitional Epithelium
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Functions of Transitional Epithelium
1. Accomodates fluctuations in volume of fluid in an organ of tube 2. Protection against caustic effects of urine
Location of Transitional Epithelium
1. Lining of urinary bladder 2. Superior urethra 3. Uterus
Structure of Transitional Epithelium
1. Unstretched: 5+ layers of cuboidal or columnary cells 2. Stretched: Cells change shape to cuboidal or squamous and number of layers is reduced
Transitional Epithelium
Special type of stratified epithelium that can be greatly stretched
