ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The bladder holds urine. True of False.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the given statement is ‘true’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Urinary bladder and urethra The urinary bladder can store up to 500 ml of urine in women and 700 ml in men. People already feel the need to urinate (pee) when their bladder has between 200 and 350 ml of urine in it.

Detailed explanation-3: -The urinary bladder, or simply bladder, is a hollow organ in humans and other vertebrates that stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination. In humans the bladder is a distensible organ that sits on the pelvic floor. Urine enters the bladder via the ureters and exits via the urethra.

Detailed explanation-4: -A healthy human bladder can hold between 400 to 500 milliliters of urine, or about 2 cups, before it reaches capacity. Though a healthy bladder can stretch and accommodate larger volumes of urine, it’s important to urinate at regular intervals.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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