The Spongy Urethra ________

question 114

Multiple Choice

The spongy urethra ________.

• A) is found only in males
• B) is the longest portion of the urethra
• C) extends from the membranous urethra to the external urethral orifice
• D) is lined proximally by transitional which changes to pseudostratified columnar epithelium and distally by stratified squamous epithelium
• E) All choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Division

The branch of the ANS that is most active during processes (such as digestion) that restore the body’s reserves of energy.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, comprising the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Sympathetic Activity

The part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stress or emergency situations, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor causing bodily or mental tension, which can stem from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.