Describe the changes in appearance of the transitional epithelium lining the urinary bladder as stretching occurs.
A)The cells become more cuboidal.
B)The cells become flatter.
C)The cells become more columnar.
D)The cells become pseudostratified.
E)The cells become more spherical.

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As the urinary bladder stretches, the cells of the transitional epithelium lining become flatter to accommodate the increased volume. This allows the bladder to expand and hold more urine.

Describe the Changes in Appearance of the Transitional Epithelium Lining