Question

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Which type of tissue lines the urinary bladder, and what function does the tissue perform?

A. Smooth muscle; contracts to expel urine from the body
B. Smooth muscle; prevents toxins from penetrating bladder tissue
C. Transitional epithelium; contracts to expel urine from the body
D. Transitional epithelium; prevents toxins from penetrating bladder tissue

Answer 1

The innermost layer of the bladder is the mucosa layer that lines the hollow lumen. Unlike the mucosa of other hollow organs, the urinary bladder is lined with transitional epithelial tissue that is able to stretch significantly to accommodate large volumes of urine.

Answer 2

Answer:

transitional epithelium; contracts to expel urine from body

Explanation: