ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What might happen if your bladder lacked sphincter muscles?
A
you would not be able to expel urine from the bladder
B
urine would not enter the bladder
C
your kidneys would shut down
D
urine might leak out of your bladder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Incontinence increases your risk of repeated urinary tract infections. Impacts on your personal life. Urinary incontinence can affect your social, work and personal relationships.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the nerves and muscles to the bladder or urethra are damaged, the symptoms might be urinary leakage, urinary retention, or overflow incontinence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Incontinence can happen for many reasons, including urinary tract infections, vaginal infection or irritation, or constipation. Some medications can cause bladder control problems that last a short time. When incontinence lasts longer, it may be due to: Weak bladder or pelvic floor muscles.

Detailed explanation-4: -The sphincter is a muscle around the opening of the bladder. It squeezes to prevent urine from leaking into the urethra. This is the tube that urine passes through from your bladder to the outside. The bladder wall muscle relaxes so the bladder can expand and hold urine.

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