Ureters/Urinary Bladder/Urethra
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What do the Ureters carry urine from?
the kidneys to the urinary bladder
What helps prevent backflow of urine in the Ureters?
Oblique
Urinary Bladder
a collapsible muscular sac
What does the Urinary Bladder store and expels?
Urine
What are the two types of Urethra
Internal & External Urethral Sphincter
Internal Urethal Sphincter
Involuntary smooth muscle
External Urethral Sphincter
Voluntarily inhibits urination
What is the length of Urethra in females?
3-4cm
What is the length of Urethra in males
20 cm in length
What are the three regions of Urethra in males?
Prostatic Urethra, Intermediate Part of Urethra, & Spongy (Penile) Urethra
Prostatic Urethra
passes through the prostate gland
Intermediate part of Urethra
passes through the urogenital diaphragm
Spongy (penile) urethra
passes through the length of the penis
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra & begins to spread in the bladder.
Micturition
act of emptying the bladder
What is another for Micturition?
voiding & urination
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