Discuss how the mucosa of the ureters and urinary bladder are well suited to their functions

What will be an ideal response?


The mucosa of both the ureters and the urinary bladder are lined with transitional epithelium. Transitional epithelium allows these organs to expand and recoil, key characteristics for organs that must accommodate the passage of a volume of urine.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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During bone development, an endochondral bone starts off as bands of hyaline cartilage between the two ends of the bone. Before ossification, this banded mass of hyaline cartilage is a type of joint called a(n) ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Of the muscles listed, which is the only one not innervated by the pudendal nerve?

A.  External anal sphincter B.  Coccygeus C.  Iliococcygeus D.  Pubococcygeus E.  Puborectalis

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Accommodation would occur when ________.

A. the lateral rectus muscle contracts B. the zonular fibers become taut C. the muscles of the ciliary body contract D. objects move further away from the eye

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