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Transitional. The bladder is the only organ with this type of tissue
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What tissue forms the inner lining of the urinary bladder?
The inner lining of the urinary bladder is formed by transitional epithelium. This specialized type of epithelial tissue allows the bladder to stretch and expand to accommodate urine without tearing.
What would A cell junction found in the epithelium lining the bladder would most likely be?
A cell junction found in the epithelium lining the bladder would most likely be a tight junction. Tight junctions are important for creating a barrier that prevents molecules from passing between cells, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity and function of the bladder lining.
What is an infection in the lining of the kidney?
This is called a urinary tract infection. This condition can cause irritation of the lining of the bladder, urethra, ureters, and kidneys.
What is bladder ptosis?
Abdominal ptosis is drooping of the abdomen, as might happen with obesity or post-pregnancy.
What is EP cell in urine?
It is a normal finding of the lining cells of the bladder EP=epithelial
When the bladder is empty its lining is thrown into the folds known as what?
When the bladder is empty it's lining is thrown into folds called rugae. It allows the stomach and other tissues to expand when needed.
What forms the bladders wall?
Specialized cells called transitional cells form the lining of the urinary bladder.
What kind of epithelial tissue forms the lining of the bladder peculiar cells that have the ability to slide over each other?
Transitional epithelium forms the lining of the bladder. These cells are able to change shape, allowing the bladder to stretch as it fills with urine and then return to its original shape as the urine is voided.
What is the medical term meaning within the bladder?
Prostatovesicular means pertaining to the bladder and prostate.
What is the purpose of cystoscopy?
Cystoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to examine the lining of the bladder and urethra using a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and camera attached (cystoscope). It is typically used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the urinary tract, such as bladder infections, urinary incontinence, and bladder stones.
What is the medical abbreviation BUA mean?
BUA stands for "Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma", which is a type of cancer that originates in the cells lining the bladder.
What are the structural characteristics of the bladder?
The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvis. It is lined with a stretchable urothelial lining that allows it to expand and contract to hold and release urine. The bladder is connected to the kidneys by the ureters and to the urethra, through which urine is eliminated from the body.
