Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App
Questions and Answers
What is the pressure produced by the muscular contraction in the bladder wall?
What is the pressure produced by the muscular contraction in the bladder wall?
- 50 cmH2O
- 200 cmH2O
- 100 cmH2O
- 150 cmH2O (correct)
How does the bladder wall's muscular contraction lead to pressure?
How does the bladder wall's muscular contraction lead to pressure?
- By shrinking the bladder
- By generating a momentary pressure increase (correct)
- By expanding the bladder
- By causing a momentary pressure drop
What effect does the sizable muscular contraction have on the bladder wall?
What effect does the sizable muscular contraction have on the bladder wall?
- Increases flexibility
- Decreases capacity
- No effect
- Produces momentary pressure (correct)
How does the pressure in the bladder wall compare to atmospheric pressure?
How does the pressure in the bladder wall compare to atmospheric pressure?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the likely consequence of a weak muscular contraction in the bladder wall?
What is the likely consequence of a weak muscular contraction in the bladder wall?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Pressure in the Urinary Bladder
- The internal pressure in the bladder is caused by the accumulation of urine.
- The pressure-volume curve for the bladder shows that the bladder stretches as the volume increases.
- The typical maximum volume in the bladder before voiding is 500 ml for adults.
- At a pressure of approximately 30 cm H2O, the micturition reflex occurs.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
