The human bladder
Chapter 1
Anatomy of a biological balloon
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Chapter 2
The brain and bladder connection
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Chapter 3
History and science of urology
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Chapter 4
Hydration and bladder health
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The human bladder
Ch 1 · Anatomy of a biological balloon
teacher This muscular balloon stretches out wide (stretches wide!) / Keeping all the fluid safe inside (safe inside!)
Fun Fact
Bladder capacity: A healthy adult bladder can hold about 16 ounces of liquid, roughly the size of a pint glass.
Glossary
bladder (noun)
A hollow, muscular organ in many vertebrates that stores urine from the kidneys before excretion. In 1543, Andreas Vesalius published detailed illustrations of this organ's structure in his groundbreaking anatomical text.
A hollow, muscular organ in many vertebrates that stores urine from the kidneys before excretion. In 1543, Andreas Vesalius published detailed illustrations of this organ's structure in his groundbreaking anatomical text.
Quiz
Who popularized pelvic floor exercises in 1948 to help strengthen muscles supporting the bladder?
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Around what age do humans typically develop conscious control over their external urethral sphincter?
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What shape do the urothelium's umbrella cells take when the bladder is completely empty?