PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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What is the function of the urethra?
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It filters urea out of the bloodstream
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It delivers urine from the bladder to the outside world
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It transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder
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It prevents urine from leaking out of the bladder
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The urethra is the small tube connecting the bladder to the outside of the body. The male urethra is about 20 centimetres long, while the female urethra is shorter, about four centimetres. At the urethra’s connection to the bladder is a small ring of muscle, or sphincter.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overall the function of the male urethra is to allow passage of urine and semen. The urethra connects the distal portions of the urinary system, such as the urinary bladder, to the external environment and allows for urine excretion from the body.
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