Question

how would an anatomist describe the bladder?
multiple choice
the muscular wall of the bladder contracts to help void urine.
the internal folds and transitional epithelium allow the bladder to stretch without risking rupture of its wall.
the bladder wall contains a transitional epithelium and several layers of smooth muscle.
the main function of the bladder is to store urine.

Explanation:

An anatomist focuses on the structure of the body. The description of the bladder's wall composition (transitional epithelium and smooth - muscle layers) is a structural description. While the other options mention functions (voiding urine, storing urine) or stretch - related features, the most anatomical description is about the tissue composition of the wall.

Answer:

The bladder wall contains a transitional epithelium and several layers of smooth muscle.