Which of the following describes a difference between the stratified squamous and transitional epithelial tissues you observed?
1) Stratified squamous epithelium is found in the skin, while transitional epithelium is found in the urinary bladder.
2) Stratified squamous epithelium is composed of multiple layers of flat cells, while transitional epithelium is composed of multiple layers of specialized cells that can stretch and contract.
3) Stratified squamous epithelium is involved in protecting underlying tissues from mechanical stress, while transitional epithelium is involved in accommodating changes in volume.
4) Stratified squamous epithelium is typically found in areas subject to abrasion, while transitional epithelium is typically found in areas subject to stretching and contraction.