MICTURITION (URINATION) & HORMONAL REGULATION

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Micturition Reflex

Reflex controlling urination triggered by bladder stretch.

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Detrusor Muscle

Smooth muscle in bladder wall responsible for contraction during urination.

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Internal Urethral Sphincter

Involuntary smooth muscle at bladder outlet.

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External Urethral Sphincter

Voluntary skeletal muscle controlling urination.

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ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)

Hormone from pituitary that increases water reabsorption in nephron.

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Effect of Low ADH

More water stays in urine → increased urination → dehydration.

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Alcohol’s Effect on ADH

Suppresses ADH → excessive urination → dehydration/hangover.