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Blood vessels are lined with simple squamous epithelium, also known as endothelium, which is adapted for the exchange of substances between blood and tissues. It does not have the stretching properties of transitional epithelium.
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Blood vessels
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The oesophagus is lined with stratified squamous epithelium to withstand the mechanical stress of food passing through it. Transitional epithelium is not found in the oesophagus.
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e
Oesophagus
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The small intestine is primarily lined with simple columnar epithelium to aid in nutrient absorption, not transitional epithelium.
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b
Lining of the small intestine
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The trachea is lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium to help trap and remove foreign particles from the respiratory tract. It does not require the stretching and contraction capabilities of transitional epithelium.
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c
Trachea
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Transitional epithelium is found in the urinary bladder and the urinary tract in general. It allows the bladder to stretch as it fills with urine and then contract when the urine is expelled. It is also found in the renal pelvis, the ureter and parts of the urethra.
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Urinary bladder
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Types of Cells
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Tissues of the Body
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Which of the following is an example of where transitional epithelium is found in the body?
a