Question

transitional cells differ from epithelial cells in that they A) can stretch more B) lack tight junctions between the cells C) have a thinner cell membrane D) can't withstand acids as well.

Answer 1

A) can stretch more

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-Payshence

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A. It can stretch more.

Explanation:

Epithelial tissues are made the covering of the body and provide the first line of protection from biological, physical and chemical infections or injuries. The epithelium cells play the role of gatekeepers by controlling allowing selective transfer of materials across a physical barrier.

Transitional cells are one of the epithelial cells that have all basic similarities except they can stretch but epithelial cells can not. Transitional cells form the cell of the wall of the uterus and bladder that provide stretching to the organs during pregnancy and urine storage respectively.

Thus, the correct answer is option A. It can stretch more.