The type of epithelium that is associated with distensible organs such as the urinary bladder is
A) Pseudostratified columnar
B) Simple cuboidal
C) Stratified squamous
D) Transitional
E) None of the above

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Transitional epithelium is found in organs that stretch and allow for expansion, such as the urinary bladder. This type of epithelium is able to change shape and thickness as the bladder fills and empties.

The Type of Epithelium That Is Associated with Distensible Organs