Question

During the accumulation of urine, the bladder distends, allowing stretch receptors in the transitional epithelium to be stimulated.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer:

The given statement is TRUE

Explanation:

Urinary bladder is the hollow, muscular and distensible (elastic) organ in the urinary system of a human. The urine enters the bladder through the ureters from the kidneys. The urine collected in the bladder expands it.

The urinary bladder is made up of transitional epithelium. Once the urinary bladder is expanded to a certain extent it stimulates the stretch receptors in the transitional epithelium for the excretion of urine through the urethra.

Therefore, when the urine is accumulated in the urinary bladder, the bladder distends or expands and stimulates the stretch receptors in the transitional epithelium for urine excretion.