The External Urethral Sphincter

question 64

Multiple Choice

The external urethral sphincter

• A)surrounds the external urethral orifice.
• B)is composed of smooth muscle fibers.
• C)is controlled by the somatic nervous system.
• D)opens before the internal urethral sphincter during the micturition reflex.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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