Transitional Epithelium

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    • Transitional epithelium is also known as what?
      Urothelium
    • Transitional epithelium are found EXCLUSIVELY in the excretory passages of what system?
      Urinary system
    • Epithelium changes its shape in response to either STRETCHING, as a result of fluid accumulation, or CONTRACTION during voiding of urine.
    • Relaxed: cuboidal
    • Umbrella cells: types of cells located in the renal pelvis
    • Stretched: Squamous
    • Epithelial lining of the female urethra changes from TRANSITIONAL EPITHELIUM at the bladder end to NON-KERATINIZED stratified squamous epithelium distally.
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