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The volume in the bladder before voiding is 50 ml.
The volume in the bladder before voiding is 50 ml.
False (B)
The pressure during micturition reflex can reach up to 150 cmH2O.
The pressure during micturition reflex can reach up to 150 cmH2O.
True (A)
Bladder pressure can be measured by inserting a needle through the wall of the abdomen directly into the bladder.
Bladder pressure can be measured by inserting a needle through the wall of the abdomen directly into the bladder.
True (A)
Normal voiding pressure for men with prostate obstruction is always over 100 cmH2O.
Normal voiding pressure for men with prostate obstruction is always over 100 cmH2O.
The weight of the fetus over the bladder during pregnancy decreases bladder pressure.
The weight of the fetus over the bladder during pregnancy decreases bladder pressure.
Passing a catheter with a pressure sensor through the urethra is one method to measure bladder pressure.
Passing a catheter with a pressure sensor through the urethra is one method to measure bladder pressure.
The text mentions that coughing and straining do not affect bladder pressure.
The text mentions that coughing and straining do not affect bladder pressure.
The micturition reflex occurs at a pressure of about 50 cmH2O.
The micturition reflex occurs at a pressure of about 50 cmH2O.
The text discusses the role of gravity in increasing bladder pressure.
The text discusses the role of gravity in increasing bladder pressure.
Bladder pressure measurement is not mentioned to be related to medical physics in the text.
Bladder pressure measurement is not mentioned to be related to medical physics in the text.
