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What is the length of the urethra in men?
What is the length of the urethra in men?
- 5-8 cm
- 30-35 cm
- 12-15 cm
- 22-29 cm (correct)
Where does the urethra begin?
Where does the urethra begin?
- Bladder neck (correct)
- Prostatic urethra
- Membranous urethra
- Penile urethra
What is the function of the urethral sphincter when the bladder is filled with urine?
What is the function of the urethral sphincter when the bladder is filled with urine?
- It contracts to hold urine inside the bladder.
- It filters urine to remove impurities.
- It directs urine to the intestines.
- It opens to allow urine to exit the body. (correct)
Which part of the urethra is found in both men and women?
Which part of the urethra is found in both men and women?
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How long is the urethra in women?
How long is the urethra in women?
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Study Notes
Urethral Structure
- The urethra is a tube that connects the lower opening of the bladder to the urinary meatus, allowing urine to exit the body.
- In males, the urethra measures between 22 cm and 29 cm in length.
- In females, the urethra measures between 2.5 cm and 4 cm in length.
Components of the Urethra
- The urethra consists of six distinct parts: bladder neck, prostatic urethra, membranous urethra, bulbar urethra, penile urethra, and urethral opening.
Function of the Urethra
- When the bladder is full, the urethral sphincter opens, allowing urine to exit the body through voluntary or involuntary control.
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Learn about the urethra, its length in men and women, and how it functions to allow urine to exit the body. Understand the different parts of the urethra and its role in the urinary system.
