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Is the bladder in any way connected to the gallbladder?
The urinary bladder and gallbladder are not physically connected.
What is directly connected to the liver?
It's connected to the gall bladder
What is the bladder called that is connected to the kidneys by two ureters?
The bladder connected to the kidneys by two ureters is called the urinary bladder. It serves as a temporary storage reservoir for urine before it is expelled from the body through the urethra.
Is it possible to defecate from your urethra?
No, its connected to the bladder
What two organs filter waste out of your blood and deliever it to the bladder?
The kidneys filter nitrogenous waste out of your blood and deliver it to the bladder in the form of urine. The kidneys and bladder are connected by the ureters.
What is the structure and function of the ureter in a cat?
The ureter is a tube connected to the kidneys and bladder in cats. The function of the ureter is to move urine to the bladder.
Is the bladder connected to the anus?
No, the bladder is not directly connected to the anus. The bladder is part of the urinary system, responsible for storing urine, while the anus is part of the digestive system, responsible for expelling waste. They are separate structures with distinct functions, though they are located in close proximity within the pelvic region.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the connection between the ureter and bladder?
There is no such medical term. The kidneys are connected to the bladder by the ureters and this is normal anatomy
How does the bladder connect to the brain?
The bladder and brain are connected through the nervous system. Signals from the bladder are sent to the brain via sensory nerves, informing the brain when the bladder is full or empty. The brain then sends signals back to the bladder to control the release of urine.
Why don't feces get in the bladder?
Feces are stored in the rectum, which is a separate organ from the bladder in the body. The urinary and digestive systems are distinct and have different pathways for waste removal. The bladder stores urine from the kidneys and eliminates it through the urethra.
What organ is connected to both a cranial nerve and the pelvic nerves?
The bladder is connected to both the pelvic nerves and cranial nerve X (vagus nerve). The vagus nerve innervates the smooth muscle of the bladder and contributes to its control and function. Additionally, the pelvic nerves play a key role in controlling the muscles of the bladder and genitalia.
What connects the bladder and kidney?
The kidneys are connected to the bladder by the ureters. These are small muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. They connect to the kidney at the hilus. In contrast, the urethra is the tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body.
