Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 3 - Cells and Tissues - Review Questions - Page 134: 28

Answer

The primary function of transitional epithelium is to allow expanding and contracting of the structure is covers. When the tissue is not stretched, it will have multiple layers of cells. The cells of transitional epithelium have the ability to slide past one another to change its shape. So when it needs to stretch, the cells slide past one another and the tissue gets thinner and larger.

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