Transitional epithelium – Definition, Structure, Function, Location, and Example
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The epithelium of transition is a form of stratified epithelium that comprises several layers of cells, where their shape cells changes in accordance with the function that the organ performs. The epithelium can have a varied appearance, as it appears to be circular or cubic in a relaxed state with the exception of the apical layer that appears flat when stretched. The epithelium is essentially restricted to the urinary system that’s why it’s sometimes referred to”urothelium” “urothelium”.