ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A hollow muscular sac that holds up to 500 mL of urine:
A
Bladder
B
Kidney
C
Ureter
D
Urethra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bladder is lined by layers of muscle tissue that stretch to hold urine. The normal capacity of the bladder is 400-600 mL.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bladder is a hollow muscular sac that stores urine. It is located in the pelvis and is part of the urinary system. As well as the bladder, the urinary system includes two kidneys, two tubes called ureters leading from the kidneys into the bladder, and another tube called the urethra leading out of the bladder.

Detailed explanation-3: -The detrusor muscle is located within the walls of the bladder and is composed of smooth muscle fibers that are longitudinal and circular.

Detailed explanation-4: -The bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, just above and behind the pubic bone. When empty, the bladder is about the size and shape of a pear. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels down two tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine, allowing urination to be infrequent and controlled.

Detailed explanation-5: -How much urine can your bladder hold? Your bladder can hold about 500ml of urine. But you usually feel the need to go when it’s holding around 200-300ml. Most people empty their bladder 4 to 6 times a day.

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