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What is the main function of the parasympathetic nerves (pelvic nerve) (S2-3) in the bladder?
What is the main function of the parasympathetic nerves (pelvic nerve) (S2-3) in the bladder?
Which nerve innervates the external sphincter of the bladder?
Which nerve innervates the external sphincter of the bladder?
What type of fibers are present in the pelvic nerve?
What type of fibers are present in the pelvic nerve?
Which part of the bladder initiates the micturition reflex by sensing bladder fullness?
Which part of the bladder initiates the micturition reflex by sensing bladder fullness?
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During the micturition reflex, what is the function of the detrusor muscles?
During the micturition reflex, what is the function of the detrusor muscles?
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Which nerves are responsible for sensing fullness and pain in the bladder?
Which nerves are responsible for sensing fullness and pain in the bladder?
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What characterizes the micturition reflex as self-regenerative?
What characterizes the micturition reflex as self-regenerative?
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What is the primary function of sympathetic nerves (hyogastric nerves) in bladder innervation?
What is the primary function of sympathetic nerves (hyogastric nerves) in bladder innervation?
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Stretching of the renal calices by urine flowing from the collecting ducts initiates peristaltic contractions that spread to the renal pelvis and then downwards along the length of the ureters.
Stretching of the renal calices by urine flowing from the collecting ducts initiates peristaltic contractions that spread to the renal pelvis and then downwards along the length of the ureters.
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Peristaltic contractions in the ureter are enhanced by sympathetic stimulation and inhibited by parasympathetic stimulation.
Peristaltic contractions in the ureter are enhanced by sympathetic stimulation and inhibited by parasympathetic stimulation.
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Effective Renal Plasma Flow (ERPF) is always higher than Total Renal Plasma Flow (TRPF).
Effective Renal Plasma Flow (ERPF) is always higher than Total Renal Plasma Flow (TRPF).
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The extraction ratio of PAH is calculated by subtracting PPAH from VPAH.
The extraction ratio of PAH is calculated by subtracting PPAH from VPAH.
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The transport of urine from the kidneys to the bladder leads to significant changes in its composition.
The transport of urine from the kidneys to the bladder leads to significant changes in its composition.
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The process of micturition involves two main steps, with the first step being a decrease in tension within the bladder walls.
The process of micturition involves two main steps, with the first step being a decrease in tension within the bladder walls.
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Renal osmotic gradient plays a crucial role in the formation of concentrated urine.
Renal osmotic gradient plays a crucial role in the formation of concentrated urine.
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ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) secretion is primarily regulated by high blood volume.
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) secretion is primarily regulated by high blood volume.
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The mechanism of ADH involves increasing water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule.
The mechanism of ADH involves increasing water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule.
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Formation of concentrated urine is achieved through the reabsorption of water and solutes from the filtrate in the renal tubules.
Formation of concentrated urine is achieved through the reabsorption of water and solutes from the filtrate in the renal tubules.
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