What is the epithelium lining of the urinary bladder?
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The question is asking about the type of epithelial tissue that lines the urinary bladder, which is an anatomical and histological query.
Answer
Urothelium or transitional epithelium.
The epithelium lining of the urinary bladder is called the urothelium or transitional epithelium.
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The epithelium lining of the urinary bladder is called the urothelium or transitional epithelium.
More Information
The urothelium is specialized for stretching to accommodate fluid volumes and forms a barrier to prevent infections and leakage. It's found lining the urinary tract, including the kidney pelvis, ureters, bladder, and parts of the urethra.
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- Histology, Bladder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Urinary Bladder - SEER Training Modules - training.seer.cancer.gov
- The web page with info on - Example Source - urmc.rochester.edu
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