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Transitional epithelium, also known as urothelium, is unique to the urinary tract. Over 90% of bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas.
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Transitional epithelium
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Stratified squamous epithelia have a protective function, for example in the epidermis of the skin. It is not found in the bladder.
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Stratified squamous epithelium
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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is a variant of simple columnar. The cells are tightly packed together, squeezing the nuclei off-centre and giving the appearance of many layers. This epithelium is found in parts of the respiratory tract (trachea and bronchi) and parts of the male reproductive tract (vas deferens and epididymis).
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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
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Simple squamous epithelia are generally found where there is a need for passive diffusion of fluids or gases, such as the alveoli of the lungs. The fact that the epithelium is one cell thick aids the movement of fluids or gases.
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Simple squamous epithelium
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Simple cuboidal epithelia are generally found lining small ducts and tubules and may have excretory, secretory or absorptive functions, for example in the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron.
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Simple cuboidal epithelium
Concept
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Types of Tissue
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Structure and Function of Cells
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A 72-year-old retired factory worker attends a urology clinic after experiencing frank haematuria. They undergo cystoscopy and a biopsy is taken. They are subsequently diagnosed with bladder cancer.

Which of the following epithelia line the bladder?
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