Question

a tissue called transitional epithelium. Research how the structure of this tissue type is perfect for the function of the bladder. How does cell shape differ when the bladder is full and when the bladder is empty? Describe your findings in your laboratory journal.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.) The epithelium is elastic in nature

2.) When full the cells shrinks but when empty the cells expands.

Explanation:

Bladder is a muscular hollow organ located at the lower abdomen. It's primary function is to store urine. The walls of bladder is lined with the transitional epithelium which is a stratified( multilayered) epithelium that is capable of contraction and relaxation. Thus, the transitional epithelium is perfect for the function of the bladder because of its elastic nature and when the bladder is full, the epithelium becomes flattened like a squamous cell but when empty, the cells expands and becomes cuboidal in shape. I hope this helps, thanks.

Answer 2

Answer:

The transitional epithelial tissue is perfect for bladder function because it has the ability to stretch.

When the bladder is empty, the cells have a cuboidal shape. When the bladder is full, the cells have a flat shape.

Explanation:

Transitional epithelial tissue is the tissue that makes up the entire bladder and some organs of the urinary system. This tissue has the ability to allow the organs covered by it to have the ability to change shape and size, because this tissue allows these organs to stretch, so it is the perfect tissue to cover the bladder.

As we know, the bladder is the organ responsible for storing urine. When it is filled with urine, the bladder stretches, at that moment, the bladder cells are compressed and assume a flat, stretched shape. When it is empty, the bladder shrinks in size, becoming "wilted", at that moment, its cells assume a cuboidal shape.