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Since you have the luxuryLuxury? Yes, a luxury because, on a lab practicum, your instructor will expect you to figure out the primary tissue type on your own. of already knowing this is epithelial tissue, determine how many layers of cells given by the bracket (e).

Carefuly consider the shape of the cells and note how some appear to be cuboidal, whereas others appear rounded or even dome-shaped.

Tansitional Epithelium

1. Nucleus
2. Plasma membrane
3. Cytoplasm
4. Lumen
5. Transitional epithelium
6. Lining of urinary bladder*
7. Tolerates stretching, protection

*Other locations include: (1) Lining of ureters; (2) Lining proximal portion of urethra