What type of epithelium would you expect to find lining the urinary bladder? Explain your
What will be an ideal response?
Since the urinary bladder changes size as a result of repetitive filling and emptying, one would expect it to be lined by a transitional epithelium. Transitional epithelia can withstand stretching much better than other types of epithelia.
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A. iris B. retina C. optic disc D. fovea centralis E. cornea
Changes that occur in the urinary system with aging include all of the following except
A) a decline in the number of functional nephrons. B) a reduction in the GFR (glomerular filtration rate). C) increased sensitivity to ADH. D) problems with the micturition reflex. E) loss of sphincter muscle tone.
Where are mucous membranes found?
A) lining joint cavities B) covering the heart C) lining the inside of the stomach D) covering the brain E) lining the abdominal cavity wall
Which term means heart contraction?
A) diastole B) tachycardia C) systole D) fibrillation