Transitional epithelium

Transitional epithelium

Stratified epithelium that changes shape from cuboidal to squamous when stretched without losing strength or consistency.

Epithelial Tissues Transitional

Histology

Arrangement consists of several layers of closely packed, flexible and easily stretched cells.

Transitional epithelium in bladder

When the surfaces of the cells are stretched, as in a full bladder, the cells appear squamous or flat but when the tissue is relaxed, as in an empty bladder, the layers of cells look ragged like the teeth of a saw.

Distribution

Transitional epithelium lines the pelvis of the kidney, the ureters, the urinary bladder, and the upper part of the urethra.

Gallery

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  Transitional epithelium
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  Transitional striated epithelium
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  Types of epithelium
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  Schematic view of transitional epithelium
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  Vertical section of bladder wall.
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  Transverse section of ureter.
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  Transitional epithelium animated
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  Transitional epithelium

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