Which of the following describes 'Transitional Epithelium'?
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Correct answer: Able to shift between cuboidal and squamous shapes when distended
Transitional epithelium is found in the urinary bladder and ureters. Its unique ability to distend allows these organs to expand as they fill with urine without the tissue tearing.
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