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Why does the urine and menstrual flow not come in contact with each other?
Urine and menstrual blood flow are formed in different places and come from different passages. Urine travels from kidney - ureter - urinary bladder - urethra. Menses travel from Uterus (womb) - vagina. The opening of urine passage is just above the opening of vaginal passage.
How many holes does a woman have below her hip?
Three, the urethra where urine flows, the vagina where menstrual fluids and babies come from in natural birth, and the anus, where feces flow.
What can you do if the ureter becomes tighter and the urine dont flow?
If the Urine is in the bladder and does not flow, you put a catheter through the urethra.
How does the urethra help in excretion?
The urethra connects the bladder to the outside of your body , which is the vagina
What is the sequence of urine flow through the kidney?
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
What is the relationship between the prostate gland and the urethra?
The prostate surrounds the urethra acting as the valve that allows the urine to flow from the bladder into the urethra. The prostate is located at the base of the bladder.
What is the last event when emptying the bladder?
While emptying the bladder, the last step is the emptying of the bladder via the urethra. The urethra sends urine out of the bladder while preventing the back-flow of the urine using a back-flow valve mechanism.
What cause an enlarged prostate gland that caused narrowing of the urethra?
urethrostenosisThe urethra is the tube from the bladder that empties urine through the penis. The urethra goes through the prostate gland. When a prostate gland becomes enlarged, it presses on the urethra and narrows the opening, thus causes urination problems.
Would a stuck tampon constrict the flow of urine?
No, of course not - a tampon would be inside the vagina, urine comes out via your urethra.
What lies between the urinary meatus and bladder?
The urethra lies between the urinary meatus (external opening) and the bladder. The urethra serves as a passage for urine to flow from the bladder to the outside of the body.
What factors may cause a decrease in the flow of urine?
A decrease in the flow of urine is typically associated with an enlargement of the prostate gland (which surrounds the urethra and can squeeze it) or a urinary tract infection which can cause swelling.
Where is the internal urethral spinchter located?
The internal urethral sphincter is a smooth muscle located at the neck of the urinary bladder and surrounds the opening of the urethra. It helps in controlling the flow of urine from the bladder to the urethra.
