Anatomy of a biological balloon
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The brain and bladder connection
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History and science of urology
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Hydration and bladder health
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Master of The human bladder
artiteacher History and science of urology
Umbrella cells stretch so wide— (Keeping all that waste inside, yeah!)
Urine history: In ancient Rome, urine was collected in public vessels to wash clothes due to its ammonia.
The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of urinary tract disorders. In 1877, Maximilian Nitze revolutionized the field by demonstrating the first modern cystoscope to examine the bladder.
Who synthesized urea in 1828, proving organic compounds could be made in a lab?
What material was used to make the ancient catheters discovered in the ruins of Pompeii?
Which 10th-century Persian physician wrote detailed guides on bladder and kidney diseases?
What percentage of water is successfully recycled from urine on the International Space Station?
What did medieval European doctors use to diagnose diseases based on urine appearance?
Which chemical compound in urine made it valuable to ancient Roman laundry workers?