Question

how would the appearance of the dome - like cells of transitional epithelium change when the bladder is full of urine? a. the cells would become columnar. b. the cells would flatten and contain fewer layers. c. the cells would become rounder with more layers. d. the appearance of these cells would not change.

Explanation:

Transitional epithelium in the bladder is designed to stretch. When the bladder is full of urine and stretches, the dome - like cells flatten and there are fewer layers of cells. This allows the bladder to expand without tearing.

Answer:

B. The cells would flatten and contain fewer layers.