Asked by monica fargas on Jun 24, 2024
Verified
The single duct that drains urine from the bladder out of the body is the ________.
A) ureter
B) urethra
C) renal pelvis
D) none of the above
Urethra
A tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the body in both males and females, and also transports semen in males.
Bladder
A muscular sac in the pelvis that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted through the urethra.
Urine
A liquid waste product that is produced by the kidneys and expelled from the body through the urethra.
- Understand the anatomy and flow of urine within the urinary system.
Verified Answer
PW
pauline williamsJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The urethra is the single duct that drains urine from the bladder out of the body. The ureter is a duct that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder, and the renal pelvis is a part of the kidney where urine accumulates before exiting the kidney through the ureter. Therefore, choices A and C are not correct.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomy and flow of urine within the urinary system.