Urine Flows Through the Ureters to the Bladder as the Result

question 151

Multiple Choice

Urine flows through the ureters to the bladder as the result of ________.

• A) gravity
• B) a pressure gradient
• C) a concentration gradient
• D) peristaltic contractions
• E) osmotic gradient

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Definitions:

Secretin

A hormone produced by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids, aiding digestion.

Chyme

Thick, semiliquid food material that passes from the stomach to the small intestine.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A chemical compound commonly known as baking soda, used in baking, cleaning, and as an antacid.

Neutralization

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react quantitatively, producing water and a salt, effectively nullifying extreme pH levels.