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Ureters --> Urethra

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What is the function of the Ureters?   transport Urine - from Kidneys --> Urinary Bladder  
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Where are the Ureters located?   Retroperitoneal  
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What are the histological layers of the Ureters and their functions?   1. Fibrous Connective Tissue = reinforcement; 2. Smooth Muscle = Peristalsis; 3. Transitional Epithelium = allows expansion  
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How much fluid can the Urinary Bladder hold?   800ml  
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What is the function and location of the Urinary Bladder?   Urine STORAGE - MIDLINE in Pelvic Cavity  
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What are the layers of the Urinary Bladder?   1. Trigone; 2. Detrusor Muscle; 3. Mucous Membrane  
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What is the histological make-up of the Mucous Membrane of the Bladder?   Transitional Epithelium  
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What is the histological make-up of the Detrusor Muscle of the Bladder and its function?   multi-layered Smooth Muscle - to push down on Urethra  
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What is the histological make-up of the Trigone of the Bladder and its function?   Smooth (NO Rugae), Triangular Entrance/Exit relationship inside of Bladder  
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What is the composition and function of the INTERNAL Sphincter of the Bladder?   Smooth Muscle = involuntary - opens to Urethra  
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What is the composition and function of the EXTERNAL Sphincter of the Bladder?   Skeletal Muscle = voluntary - Choice to hold pee  
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What is the function of the Urethra?   Urinary EXCRETION  
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Where is the Urethra located?   passes through the Urogenital Diaphragm  
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What are some differences between Male and Female Urethrae?   Length, # of Regions, susceptibility to Infection  
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Describe the Male Urethra.   8" long; 3 regions: 1. Prostatic Urethra, 2. Membranous Urethra, 3. Penile Urethra  
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Where do each of the male Urethrae pass through?   Prostatic = Prostate, Membranous = Prostate Diaphragm, Penile = Penis  
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Describe the Female Urethra?   1 1/2", opens SUPERIOR to Vaginal Orifice  
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