Question

The slide image shows epithelium tissue found in the bladder. What is the function of the tissue indicated by the arrow?

Protects the inner lining of the bladder
Contraction of the bladder
Structural support of the bladder
Nerve impulse conductor for bladder

Answer 1

Epithelial cells are mainly used for protection; in the urinary tract, these tissue cells are used to protect the bladder from toxic urine. The tissue can also expand to hold larger quantities of urine.