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Yes, a urethral sphincter controls the release of urine. This is a "flap" that is found between the kidneys and urethra that opens and closes to keep urine in, or let it down to be urinated out.
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What is the function of the Sphincter that controls the exit of the urine?
Mainly the urinary sphincters prevent the backflow of urine backwards into the bladder and the kidneys. Sphincters allow one-way flow and to prevent leakage (or in other words, prevent accidental urine loss).
What muscle present at the tip of the urinary bladder that controls the urine?
bladder sphincter
What is a sphincter structures?
a ring of muscle that controls the release of an organs products. EXAMPLE: Pyloric Sphincter controls release of chyme. Cardiac Sphincter controls deposition of food into the stomach from the esophagus. External Urethral Sphincter controls release of urine. External Anal Sphincter controls release of defecation.
What is the function of the urethral meatus controls?
The urethral meatus controls the release of urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. It acts as a sphincter, helping to regulate the flow of urine. The contraction and relaxation of muscles around the meatus help to control the process of urination.
What sphincter controls the release of bile and pancreatic juice into the small intestine?
The sphincter of Oddi (hepatopancreatic sphincter), controls the release of pancreatic enzymes and bile into the duodenum. During digestion, intestinal phase signals stimulate the release of bile.
What structure controls the release of minerals from the stomach to the small intestine?
Pyloric sphincter
What sphincter controls the flow between the duodenum of the small intestine?
Bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. The presence of lipids in the duodenum causes the release of bile. Ultimately the liver and gall bladder control the release of bile.
Which sphincter would close in the person who was sunbathing?
The sphincter that controls the pupil of the eye.
What keeps the urethra closed when urine is not being passed?
internal urethral sphincter
The sphincter muscle that controls access to the stomach from the esophagus is called?
cardiac sphincter; or gastroesophageal sphincter; or lower esophageal sphincter (LES); or esophageal sphincter from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardia
What controls flow of material into duodenum?
pyloric sphincter
What closes like a rubber band around the opening of the bladder?
The sphincter muscle closes like a rubber band around the opening of the bladder to prevent urine from leaking out. This muscle is controlled by nerves and can be consciously relaxed or contracted to release or hold urine in the bladder.
