BETA
Chapter 1
Anatomy of a biological balloon
Chapter 2
The brain and bladder connection
Chapter 3
History and science of urology
Chapter 4
Hydration and bladder health
YOUR GOAL
Master of The human bladder
Ch 4 · Hydration and bladder health
artiteacher Drag drinks and time the flow to learn how the bladder stores and releases urine.
artiteacher Hydration and bladder health
Umbrella cells stretch / locking it in / holding two cups!
artiteacher When urine is too concentrated, minerals can crystallize and form hard stones inside the bladder.
artiteacher Urinating when you do not actually need to can train your bladder to hold less.
Fun Fact
Bladder stones: The oldest known bladder stone was found in an Egyptian mummy dating back to 3200 BCE.
Glossary
hydration (noun)
The process of absorbing water or introducing fluid into the body. Consistent fluid intake prevents highly concentrated, dark urine from irritating the sensitive epithelial lining of the bladder.
The process of absorbing water or introducing fluid into the body. Consistent fluid intake prevents highly concentrated, dark urine from irritating the sensitive epithelial lining of the bladder.
Quiz
What is the medical term for substances that increase urine production, like caffeine and alcohol?
Quiz
How early were surgical procedures to remove bladder stones documented in ancient India?
Quiz
What pigment, created from broken-down red blood cells, gives urine its yellow color?