Question

What is transitional Epithelium ? With diagram

Answer 1

Transitional epithelium is a type of stratified epithelium – tissue consisting of multiple layers of epithelial cells which can contract and expand as needed. It is so named because of this function in the transition of degree of distension. It has a basement membrane. This tissue structure type is found in urothelium, including that of the renal pelvis, urinary bladder, the ureters, the superior urethra, and the prostatic and ejaculatory ducts of the prostate.
Transitional epithelium

Answer 2

It is made up of 4-6 layers and is strechable tissue. It is present in uterus, urinary bladder,and in upper part of urethra . It is the epithelial tissue in which the basement membrane is absent or very thin during stretched condition