Thick, Smooth Muscle Located at the Junction of the Bladder

question 26

Multiple Choice

Thick, smooth muscle located at the junction of the bladder and urethra that aids in pushing stored urine into the urethra is called the ________.

• A) external urethral sphincter
• B) internal urethral sphincter
• C) urinary sphincter
• D) medial urethral sphincter

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Definitions:

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A condition characterized by the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries.

Arteries

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Elasticity

The ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed, often referring to skin or other tissues in the human body.

Stroke

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