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What is the duct leading to the urinary bladder?
As a general statement, the Urinary Duct is a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
What two systems is the male urethra involved in?
The male urethra is involved in both the urinary and reproductive systems. It serves as a passageway for urine to exit the bladder and also conveys semen during ejaculation. This dual function is facilitated by the urethra's length and structure, which accommodates both urinary and reproductive functions.
What is the purpose a urethra?
The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to be expelled from the body. It also serves as a passageway for semen in males during ejaculation.
The kidneys and urinary bladder are organs of the?
urinary system. The kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from the blood to produce urine, while the urinary bladder stores urine until it is ready to be expelled from the body through the urethra during urination.
What is the purpose of intermittent catheterization?
Diagnostic evaluation, urinary retention, bladder distention, or obstruction, during labor or during abdominal surgery, instilling medication, monitoring urinary output.
What is seminal vesicle?
The seminal vesicle is a gland in the male reproductive system that produces seminal fluid, which helps nourish and protect sperm. It is located behind the bladder and contributes to semen production during ejaculation.
What is the medical term from urinary bladder infection?
The medical term for a urinary bladder infection is "cystitis." This condition typically involves inflammation of the bladder, often caused by bacterial infection. Symptoms may include frequent urination, pain during urination, and lower abdominal discomfort. In some cases, it can be accompanied by a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Why does the bladder need to be a muscular sac?
The bladder needs to be a muscular sac to store and effectively expel urine. The muscles in the bladder wall contract to push urine out of the body during urination, and they also relax to allow the bladder to stretch as it fills with urine.
Is the urine in the urinary bladder is sterile?
In general, the urine in the urinary bladder is sterile because the bladder and urethra are lined with tissues that help prevent infections. However, bacteria from the outside environment can sometimes contaminate the urine during the collection process.
What muscle type has elongated cells and is found in the walls of the urinary bladder?
The muscle type that has elongated cells and is found in the walls of the urinary bladder is known as smooth muscle. Smooth muscles are involuntary muscles that are responsible for controlling organ movements, such as the contraction of the bladder during urination.
Where is urine stored?
Urine is stored in the bladder, a hollow organ located in the lower abdomen. The bladder expands as it fills with urine from the kidneys and contracts when it is emptied through the urethra during urination.
What is Stress urinary incontinence?
It is the uncontrollable leakage of urine when pressure is put on the bladder during sneezing, coughing, laughing, or exercising
