Question

features of transitional epithelium??

Answer 1

Answer :-

Transitional epithelium is the layer of the epithelial tissue which consists of the cells of the deepest basal layers.

The transitional epithelium is also known as "Urothelium".

Features :-

• The transitional epithelium generally consists of 4-6 layers.

• The cells of the transitional epithelium are either columns or cuboidal.

• The cells at the middle layer of the transitional epithelium are Polyhedral (Pear shaped) in nature.

• The cells at the upper surface of the transitional epithelium are Globular (Umbrella shaped) in nature.

• Basement membrane is absent in transitional epithelium.

• Cells of the innermost layer of the transitional epithelium are held by the underlinked connective tissues.

• Cells of the transitional epithelium are flat and are stretchable in nature.

Eg :-

• Ureter
• Urinary bladder
• Urethra
• Renal pelvis